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Back for another year, we are again proud to be sponsoring the Designer of the Year Award at the 2024 The National Association of Jewellers Awards at Macdonald Burlington Hotel.

Find out how you can enter, and who from our team of experts will be attending here:

https://www.rwkgoodman.com/events/naj-awards-2024/

Last Thursday, led by Remia Jacob, Kayleigh Shillingford and Greg Callard, our Swindon Property teams hosted another bustling Swindon Property Breakfast. Bringing together over fifty property professionals from across Swindon and the surrounding area, it was wonderful to see so many people networking and making things happen.

Special thanks must go to our guest speaker Scott Woolley from Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants for his informative talk on stamp duty land tax, and to Flo, and the team at Jacks Old Town for welcoming us in and supplying all the delicious food and fresh coffee.

We hope to see you all at our next Swindon Property Breakfast in the Autumn.

The summer holidays are nearly here, and many will be heading to France for the Olympics. But what should you do if you're injured in a road traffic accident in France?

Maud Lepez, specialist in cross-border claims in France, explains 👇

What to do if you’re injured in a road traffic accident in France. | RWK Goodman Whether you’ve been travelling for pleasure, business, education or exercise, road traffic accidents are the most common type of accidents to happen. If you’ve been injured as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist, you...

Last week Remia Jacob, Nick Martyn and Jacqui Walton attended the 2024 ERMAs – The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards.

Held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London, it was a wonderful evening and a great chance to network with familiar and new faces from across the world of enfranchisement.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. We hope to see you all again next year.

In the final chapter of our latest edition of Private / Life, Private Client Partner Mandy Casavant shares insight on intestacy rules, and what happens when someone dies without a Will.

Private Life - 8th Edition | RWK Goodman Private Life 8th Edition: Death, Injury & Compensation - How sudden tragic events can impact your family, home and financials - By RWK Goodman

In the third chapter of our latest edition of Private / Life - Private Client Associate Jan Tyley investigates deputyship applications, and what you need to know before applying.

Private Life - 8th Edition | RWK Goodman Private Life 8th Edition: Death, Injury & Compensation - How sudden tragic events can impact your family, home and financials - By RWK Goodman

In the second chapter of our latest edition of Private / Life, Property Conveyancing Associate Eleanor Baker answers; What happens to the family and their home when the owner of the home is left incapacitated? What are the other family members rights? What happens if the owner needs to go into care?

Private Life - 8th Edition | RWK Goodman Private Life 8th Edition: Death, Injury & Compensation - How sudden tragic events can impact your family, home and financials - By RWK Goodman

How can negligent treatment of cancer lead to worse outcomes and even injury from chemotherapy treatment?

Joachim Stanley shares a recent case study👇

How negligent treatment of testicular cancer lead to drug-induced lung damage. | RWK Goodman RWK Goodman - Case Study - The story of Mr M, who was unfortunate enough to receive negligent treatment of testicular cancer.

In the first chapter of our latest edition of Private / Life, Personal Injury Associate Roisin O'Dubhlaoidh answers; Who can bring a personal injury claim? What can be claimed? And if being married makes a difference?

Private Life - 8th Edition | RWK Goodman Private Life 8th Edition: Death, Injury & Compensation - How sudden tragic events can impact your family, home and financials - By RWK Goodman

What happens when you bring a fatal accident claim?

Roisin O'Dubhlaoidh from our Injury division explains what you need to know about the process in our latest Team Around the Client Magazine.

The fatal claims process – overview of process for bringing a fatal personal injury claim | RWK Goodman Roisin O’Dubhlaoidh explains what you need to know about the process of making a fatal accident claim. Following the death of a loved one in a fatal road traffic collision, or other sudden event...

The eighth edition of our quarterly publication Private / Life is out now.

This month we dive into death, injury and compensation, exploring how sudden tragic events can impact your family, home, and your financials.

Read more here: https://www.rwkgoodman.com/private-life-8th-edition

Contributions this month come from Roisin O'Dubhlaoidh, Eleanor Baker, Jan Tyley and Mandy Casavant.

Private Life - 8th Edition | RWK Goodman Private Life 8th Edition: Death, Injury & Compensation - How sudden tragic events can impact your family, home and financials - By RWK Goodman

To continue to support individuals perusing a cardiac claim, Associate Divya Anand shares answers to the questions our cardiac claim specialists are frequently asked:

https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/what-you-need-to-know-before-making-a-cardiac-claim/

What you need to know before making a cardiac claim | RWK Goodman To continue to support individuals thinking about perusing a claim, below are the answers to the questions our cardiac claim specialists are frequently asked.

How can we ensure lessons are learned following a death?

Ali Cloak asked Deborah Coles and Aniesha Obuobie of INQUEST in a recent podcast, now available transcribed as part of our latest Team Around the Client Magazine. 👇

How we can ensure lessons are learned following a death - Interview with INQUEST | RWK Goodman June 20, 2024 How we can ensure lessons are learned following a death – Interview with INQUEST Posted in Inquests and Fatal Claims, Team Around the Client Author Ali Cloak Partner View Profile More Articles In a recent episode of our podcast Ali Cloak from our Inquest and Fatal claims team was joi...

What is a Family Liaison Officer (FLO)? Roisin O'Dubhlaoidh interviewed some of her local police force's representatives about their role for our latest Team Around the Client Magazine.

What is a Family Liaison Officer (FLO)? In conversation with Avon and Somerset FLOs | RWK Goodman Roisin O’Dubhlaoidh interviews Family Liaison Officers (FLOs) to help share more about their role and why they do what they do. Family Liaison Officers perform a vital role in supporting families after the sudden...

Lived in the UK before ? You can claim residential rights (for you and direct family members).

If you have not applied for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme or your application has been refused you may still have grounds to make a late application if your meet the historical residence criteria. Head of Immigration, London, Marta Mendiondo explains all. 🌍

Lived in the UK before Brexit? You can still claim residential rights. | RWK Goodman June 25, 2024 Lived in the UK before Brexit? You can claim residential rights (for you and direct family members). Posted in Employment, Visa and immigration Author Marta Mendiondo Head of Immigration View Profile More Articles If you have not applied for settled status under the EU Settlement Schem...

For this edition of the Team Around the Client Magazine we're once again putting the spotlight on The Coroners' Courts Support Service, as Ali Cloak speaks with their CEO Angela Greer.

Charity spotlight: The Coroners’ Courts Support Service | RWK Goodman Ali Cloak interviews Angela Greer, Chief Executive Officer of the Coroners’ Courts Support Service (CCSS), about the vital role the charity plays in supporting people in inquests.

What are your employment rights following bereavement?

Chris Amys and Gabrielle Laurin explain in our latest Team Around the Client Magazine. 👇

Your employment rights following a bereavement | RWK Goodman Chris Amys and Gabrielle Laurin explain your rights in employment when you’ve experienced a bereavement. Millions of people experience the death of a loved one each year. According to the UK Commission on Bereavement...

Buyer beware! Do you know the legal implications and risks involved when purchasing a property at an auction?

Buyer beware! Tips on buying at auction. | RWK Goodman June 27, 2024 Buyer beware! Tips on buying at auction. Posted in Property Conveyancing Author Jessica Arnold Solicitor More Articles Buying a property at auction can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, and the allure of potentially securing a bargain can be very tempting. However, auctions ofte...

How can inquests help to improve patient safety?

Becky Randel explains in our latest Team Around the Client Magazine 👇
https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/tac-12-improving-patient-safety-through-inquest-investigations/

Improving patient safety through inquest investigations | RWK Goodman Becky Randel looks at how lawyers and charities can work together to support individual families at inquests whilst also identifying wider patient safety issues. When families approach us to investigate something that might...

Does there really need to be a new law for causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling?

Mark Hambleton looks at the Government’s proposed law on dangerous cycling in our latest Team Around the Client Magazine.

https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/tac-12-does-there-really-need-to-be-a-law-for-causing-death-or-serious-injury-by-dangerous-careless-or-inconsiderate-cycling/

🚘 Is 'motonormativity' the roadblock to more active travel?

Mark Hambleton distils recent research and trends in active travel - with insights from expert contributors Dave Atkinson of road.cc, Julian Scriven of Brompton Bike Hire and Saskia Heijltjes - and asks whether we need a fundamental rethink of how we get around.

https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/is-motonormativity-the-roadblock-to-active-travel/

How can you fund legal advice to find answers following a bereavement?

Becky Randel explains in the latest edition of our Team Around the Client Magazine 👇



https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/tac-12-how-to-fund-specialist-legal-advice-for-an-inquest-or-a-claim/

It was a pleasure to host Alex Lewis, a quadruple amputee, as part of his 1000 mile "Pig 2 Pig" challenge earlier today. Alex cycled to our office in Bath on his adapted hand bicycle while on his way to the University of Bath where he is working with researchers to develop technology to speed up the process for amputees to be sized and fitted with the right socket and give patients a better outcome.

The Pig 2 Pig challenge, sponsored by RWK Goodman, commenced on June 2nd at The Pig in Harlyn Bay and on the journey Alex will be stopping at various businesses, schools, universities, and charities to raise awareness and funds for the FLOAT Foundation, which aims to make assistive technology accessible and affordable for all.

Alex's donation page: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/alexlewispig2pig

When sustaining a brain injury, the early implementation of appropriate rehabilitation is essential in recovery. But what is the best treatment for someone with an acquired brain injury?

In a new blog Lucy Norton shares details on the common therapies supporting rehabilitation: https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/essential-brain-injury-rehabilitation-support-options/

Essential brain injury rehabilitation support options | RWK Goodman Available Brain Injury Rehabilitation Support - In this article we highlight a variety of common therapies supporting in rehabilitation after brain injury.

What should someone expect from a coroner's inquest?

Ali Cloak offers guidance in our latest Team Around the Client Magazine.

https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/tac-12-what-is-a-coroners-inquest-and-what-should-i-expect/

With the general election just around the corner, Adrian Henderson and Loïs Donna Amoko-Rousselin from our Employment team have looked into the potential employment law changes that could transform the workplace.

Read more here: https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/potential-employment-law-implications-following-the-2024-general-election/

Potential employment law implications following the 2024 general election | RWK Goodman As the political landscape shifts, the impact on employment law could be profound depending on which party is elected in the early hours of 5th July. In their respective manifestos, Labour, Conservatives, and the Liberal Democrats each propose distinct shifts that could transform the workplace.

Families have the right to seek answers and justice after the death of a loved one, and it's our responsibility to enable that process to take place.

We highlight this work and more in the latest edition of our Team Around the Client Magazine.

Read it now: https://www.rwkgoodman.com/injury/team-around-the-client/tac-12-team-around-the-client-magazine-edition-12/

Deepfake scams: How to protect your business from fraud.

We look at what technology is, and both the challenges that arise from it as well as the solutions you can put in place to protect your business:

Deepfake scams: How to protect your business from financial fraud | RWK Goodman June 19, 2024 Deepfake scams: How to protect your business from financial fraud Posted in Dispute Resolution, Financial Services, GDPR, Intellectual Property, Tech Author Jack Webb Senior Paralegal More Articles Recent events have highlighted a frightening new type of fraud using deepfake technology...

Today is the day of the 2024 Oxfordshire Business Awards at Oxford Brookes University's John Henry Brooks Building, celebrating entrepreneurial achievement from across Oxfordshire. Members form our teams across Oxfordshire have smartened themselves up, and are looking forward to what is sure to be a fantastic evening.

It’s been a pleasure being one of a group of sponsors at this year’s event, and we would like to thank everyone who entered, and wish all our finalists the very best of luck for this evening.

This week the Oxfordshire Business Awards (OXBA) their 2024 champions. As sponsors of the Large Business Award, we proudly selected GHM Communications, The Oxford Health Company Ltd and Wise Investment as our three finalists, and think they perfectly represent the leading entrepreneurial talent that Oxfordshire has to offer.

Who do you think should win? Let us know in the comments below.