Trudi Featherstone is meticulous in her approach with clients, consideration of the issues in hand and the subsequent preparation of documentation. She is fast becoming London’s preeminent mediator.
I worked with Trudi and Hannah on a long-running, intractable and very difficult case. Hannah was excellent, performing way beyond her experience. She was on top of the detail, very efficient (with me, the client, the court and the opposition) and effective. I was also very impressed with her client-handling, which was exemplary and befitted a solicitor of far more experience than she in fact has. Furthermore, she appeared unflappable and calm, as well as good humoured at all times, despite the many (and unusual) which arose in the case.
Thomas Brownrigg has notable strength in handling maintenance claims. He has additional experience in acting on nuptial agreements, financial remedy disputes and cases involving domestic violence allegations. He has expertise in both domestic and cross-border matters.
Jemma is the lawyer you want in your corner. Her knowledge of adoption law is incredible.
The team was very thorough and responsive. They were quick to reassure me and to guide me whenever I contacted them in a panic, which was a real boon.
Emma Sherrington and Ann Thompson are practitioners who also operate effectively at the highest level in children’s cases, including those with an international aspect, and I have worked in cases in which their effectiveness was well-demonstrated.
Trudi Featherstone fights her clients’ corner and they trust her experience and judgement.
Rachel Browne is exceptional and a tactical genius when it comes to public law children proceedings. She has more experience than most and is client friendly.
I changed solicitors during my proceedings for a personal family law case. After weeks of calls, research, and trying to find the right legal help and understanding, I was appointed Rachael Brown of Goodman Ray. I cannot explain how happy I was… I had truly lost hope at that point and felt so lucky when I knew they was able to help me.
From the very beginning, Rachael’s knowledge, expertise, patience, and understanding were outstanding. I honestly cannot imagine how I would have managed this journey without her support and guidance. She helped me understand everything, be pragmatic yet grounded and just gave me the best possible chance with the whole situation. Changing solicitors when I did was the best decision I could have made, and I truly believe the outcome and overall experience would have been very different otherwise.
This was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but with Rachael’s guidance I came through it feeling stronger, secure, and with an outcome that is best for my child and my safety. Her support throughout was invaluable, and I will forever be grateful for everything she did for us.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your time and dedication I am eternally grateful. I have never written a google review but believe that’s what led me to reach out to Goodman Ray and hope that I can help someone on their future journey to do the same. Thank you so much!
Peggy Ray ‘remains at the top of her game and pulls in extremely interesting and complex cases’.
Goodman Ray are market leaders and at the top of their game for all aspects of family law. At every level, they provide an excellent service for each and every client.
She is organised, calm under pressure and personable. She gives good, clear advice.
Novlet listened with great patience and a non-judgemental attitude. Novlet on many occasions offered clarity breaking down Information to enable me to have a better understanding of procedures and this allowed me to make better informed decisions.
It is so so difficult but even when you don’t think you can carry on, Sheeja and Olivia will be your backbone and guide you through professionally and with compassion, I could not have got through this without their ongoing support. You can win this battle with them even when things feel like they are not going your way, I will be eternally grateful for what they have done for me, don’t give up, they will be there for you! x
Trudi Featherstone is simply one of the best mediators in the country. Trudi is knowledgeable, dynamic and compassionate, and she’s always seeking to achieve the best outcome for her clients.
Janet Broadley is a remarkable figure. She is a very tactical operator and a force to be reckoned with.
Working with Novlet is always an immensely positive and motivating experience due to her passion and dedication to her clients which is as infectious as it is heartening in the often-beleaguered field of childcare law.
Ann Thompson has ‘the ability to work tirelessly and thoroughly 24/7, while caring for her clients’ needs.
“Kevin is really good at understanding where the important aspect of the case is and directs his efforts towards that rather than less important matters.”
What clients get from Emma is real experience and understanding of the issues very early on as well as incredibly good strategic guidance from the outset.
Kevin Skinner is noted for his significant presence in public law, taking on complex cases such as domestic and cross-border care proceedings involving serious allegations of abuse, criminal behaviour and radicalisation.
Emma is very tenacious, extremely hard-working and committed to her cases.
Janet Broadley (also a consultant) is ‘extremely experienced in international children work; she has a real eye for detail and a calm and reassuring manner.
Tom is an excellent advocate. He is intelligent, kind and pragmatic.

















