Keeley Lengthorn

Partner | Head of Public Law Children, London

Children Disputes | Family

T: 07502 217538 (DDI)
M: 07502 217538
keeley.lengthorn@rwkgoodman.com
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About Keeley

Keeley is a recognised first class children lawyer practising predominately in Public Law children proceedings-Acting for parents, the guardian, the child, extended family members and interveners. Keeley also practises in Private Law Children Act matters, Family Law domestic abuse matters and surrogacy.

Alongside being a busy Family Lawyer Keeley is recognised as one of the leading baby loss campaigners in the UK and is the founder of Georges Law-Providing statutory protection for paid leave to parents who suffer a baby loss under 24 weeks gestation.

Memberships & accreditations

Accredited member of the Children Panel

Kent Law Society Committee member

Committee member for the national association of lawyers for children (DoLs committee)

Award nominations

2024 | Nominated for Inspirational Individual of the Year in the CityWealth Awards 2024

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2024 | Winner of Female Trailblazer of the Year in the Modern Law Awards 2024

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2023 | Winner of Legal Hero of the Year at the Kent Law Awards 2023.

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2022 | Winner of The Lexis Nexis Family Law Partner of the Year 2022 at the Family Law Awards

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2022 | Winner of the Inspirational solicitor of the year at the Inspiration Women in Law Awards 2022.

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2020 | Nominated for Family Law Partner of the year 2020 Family Law Awards

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2020 | Winner of Covid Hero Award in Kent Law awards

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2019 | Nominated for Family Law Partner of the year 2019 Family Law Awards

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2019 | Shortlisted for the Award of Family Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year

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2019 | Nominated for Legal Aid Lawyer of the year award 2019

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2018 | Nominated for Family Law Partner of the year 2018 Family Law Awards

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Family solicitors
From prenuptial agreements to cohabitation agreements, from separation and divorce to domestic abuse. At RWK Goodman, we are here to support you whenever you need it most.
Children Disputes
There is no negotiation more difficult than those surrounding children. We can help separating parents put their children’s needs first, achieving the best result for you and your children, quickly and sensitively.
Separation and divorce solicitors
Whether you are going through a separation or divorce we recognise that this will be exceptionally stressful at any stage of your life. There are options available to suit all budgets and we can talk you through any options or concerns.
International child abduction & children disputes
The international movement of children in the event of relationship breakdown can result in several issues arising which our experts at RWK Goodman can advise on.
International divorce & financial disputes
In the event of a relationship breakdown, complications may arise due to the differences in family law between two or more countries. Those issues may involve cross jurisdictional divorces, financial settlements, and the international movement of children.
Domestic abuse solicitors
If you find yourself in an abusive relationship it can be extremely hard to find a way out. If you or a member of your family are a victim of domestic abuse it is important that you contact our team today.
Cohabitation agreements
Cohabitation does not provide you with the same level of legal protection as marriage. If disagreements arise around financial assets or children, a legally binding cohabitation agreement can help keep the peace.
Injunctions and emergency remedies
On some occasions the best way to protect yourself or your loved ones against unwanted access to your information or finances is to apply for an injunction. Our team are well placed to issue court proceedings in an emergency.
Pre and post-nuptial agreements
No one goes into a marriage thinking that it won’t work out, but unfortunately it’s the sad reality that more than one in three marriages end in divorce. A prenuptial agreement can be a simple but effective way to safeguard your interests should your marriage breakdown.
Family Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Collaborative Law and Mediation
Our mediation and family dispute resolution services can help you and your partner come to a joint decision about the best solution for your family in relation to your children and/or finances on separation, divorce or dissolution of your civil partnership.

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