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August 30, 2024

Swindon law firm SJ Edney & Co welcomed into RWK Goodman

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RWK Goodman has acquired the current clients and files of Swindon based specialist Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence boutique firm, SJ Edney & Co, following the retirement of their Founder, Seamus Edney.

Founded in 1996, SJ Edney & Co have acted for over 2150 clients, most of whom have been based in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire but some based further afield. RWK Goodman’s Injury Division has been working with SJ Edney & Co to onboard their impacted clients and advise them of these changes.

Paul Rumley, Partner in RWK Goodman’s Clinical Negligence Division, comments: “Our Injury Division has worked closely with SJ Edney & Co for many years, and we are pleased to be able to build on this relationship by continuing to provide exceptional service to their clients going forward.”

Seamus Edney, SJ Edney & Co, comments: “For nearly three decades, SJ Edney & Co has been dedicated to providing our clients with personalised, compassionate service. As I retire, I take great pride in the firm we’ve built and the relationships we’ve nurtured. Entrusting RWK Goodman with our clients was a decision made with their best interests at heart. I have full confidence in RWK Goodman’s team to continue delivering the exceptional care and attention our clients deserve, and I am grateful for their commitment to upholding our legacy of trust and excellence.”

Tracy Norris-Evans, Head of Injury at RWK Goodman, comments: “RWK Goodman is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of individuals who have suffered serious injuries. We feel privileged to be entrusted to carry on the good work of SJ Edney & Co and to build a team around the clients and their families to support them through the legal process and beyond.”

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