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Domestic Violence • 11 Nov 2024

Forced Marriage, Child Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Practical Signs and Legal Protection

Forced Marriage, Child Marriage and FGM Whilst many of us think about Christmas decorations and gifts, for some children and adults the lead up to the festive period is when...

National Care Leavers Week

Goodman Ray News • 29 Oct 2024

National Care Leavers week

National Care Leavers week 28th October – 4th November At Goodman Ray, we are proud to bring more awareness to National Care Leavers Week. This is an important week as...

Service Adoption

Goodman Ray News • 21 Oct 2024

National Adoption Week

National Adoption Week 21 October – 27 October 2024 At Goodman Ray, we are proud to celebrate National Adoption Week, an important occasion dedicated to raising awareness about adoption—a life-changing...

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Black History Month • 14 Oct 2024

Black History Month: Interview with Nathan Alleyne-Brown, Barrister at No5 Chambers

Interview with Nathan Alleyne-Brown, Barrister at No5 Chambers Nathan Alleyne-Brown is a well-established Family Law Barrister at No5 Chambers. Nathan regularly represents parents, children and wider family members in Public...

Grace Brown

Black History Month • 7 Oct 2024

Black History Month: Goodman Ray presents Grace Brown

Presenting Grace Brown, in celebration of black history month Grace Brown is a public law practitioner with a specialisation in human rights, immigration, and refugee law. She commenced her practice...

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Black History Month • 1 Oct 2024

Black History Month: Goodman Ray presents I. Stephanie Boyce

Presenting I. Stephanie Boyce, in celebration of black history month I. Stephanie Boyce In March 2021, I. Stephanie Boyce became the 177th president of the Law Society of England and...

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Goodman Ray News • 20 May 2024

Goodman Ray are delighted to announce that Shabina Begum joins the firm today, as a partner.

Shabina Begum joins Goodman Ray as a partner Shabina is an expert in child abduction matters from both Hague and Non-Hague signatory contracting States. She also specialises in domestic violence,...

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Family Law News • 29 Apr 2024

Changes to the Family Procedure Rules

On April 29th, changes to the Family Procedure Rules will be introduced. Couples in dispute need to be aware of these changes and the possible cost implications if they fail...

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General News • 8 Mar 2024

International Women’s Day 2024: An interview with Peggy Ray

The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is #InspireInclusion. In this interview, Peggy reflects on how family law has become more inclusive since she and Judith Goodman established Goodman Ray...

No More Week

Domestic Violence • 4 Mar 2024

No More Week: Advocating for Change in Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

No More Week In an era where awareness is crucial to igniting change, No More Week stands against domestic abuse and sexual violence for their mission to cultivate a culture...

Hannah Perry

Goodman Ray News • 19 Feb 2024

Hannah Perry joins Goodman Ray as a Partner

We are delighted to announce that Hannah Perry joins Goodman Ray as a Partner Hannah is a well-known solicitor in the field of children and family law. She regularly acts for...

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Family Law News • 7 Feb 2024

New Judgment Re Z (Surrogacy: Step-parent Adoption)

Re Z (Surrogacy: Step-parent Adoption) Jemma Dally and Marie Campbell instructed Janet Bazley KC, Olivia Magennis and Melissa Elsworth from 1GC in the reported case of Re Z (Surrogacy: Step-parent...

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- Chambers and Partners, 2026

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- Chambers and Partners, 2026

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- Chambers and Partners, 2026

The team is very well regarded for representing children in complex domestic proceedings.
- Chambers and Partners, 2026

Goodman Ray is capable of doing almost every type of case. It has got a range of talent across the board and is a one stop shop for every aspect of family law.
- Chambers and Partners, 2026

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- Chambers and Partners, 2026

The team is capable of taking on complex cases against ‘magic circle’ firms, including with an international element.
- Legal 500, 2026

One of the best law firms for children work in the country.
- Legal 500, 2026

Goodman Ray is a family team of strength and depth. Impressive in litigation and out-of-court dispute resolution. Always looking at innovative ways to resolve disputes and support clients.
- Legal 500, 2026

A heavyweight firm who is always instructed for one of the parties in the most interesting and high-profile cases. It has a particular presence in care proceedings, but also a very good option for private law cases.
- Legal 500, 2025