I can’t believe it’s over…I think you and [counsel] are a formidable team. You were both so professional and knowledgeable and I could not have done it without you…I’m so delighted it’s all agreed at last. I’m going to enjoy getting rid of all the paperwork from dealing with the last twenty one years of his cruelty. I’m free at last!
Jemma Dally draws praise for her expert handling of both domestic and international matters related to adoption and surrogacy. She is also adept at fertility cases and family matters with immigration elements.
Hannah is a class act who is respected by clients and professionals alike. She combines unparalleled legal knowledge with an ability to focus on the key issues and find practical solutions.
She was a no-nonsense lawyer with a huge amount of integrity and the ability to really show empathy.
Hannah is always ahead of the game. Her case preparation and communication are excellent.
Goodman Ray takes on complex matters and turns things around for clients against the odds.
Hannah Ward is always excellent, thoughtful and attentive. She is very hard-working and does not let the ball drop.
The team is invested in achieving the best outcome for the children.
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.
She’s very good and has a wonderful manner. Her instincts are really thoroughly excellent. She’s also persuasive, child welfare-driven and a good fighter.
Hannah Perry is tirelessly committed to her clients and brings a gravitas to her work.
Catriona Allan is an extremely diligent and hard-working lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of care proceedings and is an expert in this field
There is no case or situation that Peggy Ray hasn’t been in, She is brilliant lawyer who is always calm in the most difficult circumstances.
Peggy Ray has a powerful and acute intellect, and grapples imaginatively, with maturity of judgment, and (where appropriate) forcefully with difficult and challenging cases. She is a legendary class act. Janet Broadley is a very well-established specialist in international cases, and in particular in Hague Convention child abduction, with experience of very high-level work including in the UKSC and the CJEU. Her legal knowledge and tactical skill are overlaid by an open, sensitive approach ideally suits her to the representation of older children, and she is one of the few ‘go-to’ practitioners who excel at this role.
Goodman Ray is probably the best firm for international children cases in the current market. Janet Broadley is an outstanding children lawyer. Her knowledge of the law is exceptional. Her level of dedication to her clients’ cases is second to none. She is hugely tenacious and also a great person to work with. She has enormous experience of representing children and rightly lauded as probably the best solicitor specialising in this highly sensitive area.
It is an excellent children’s law practice, with a particular speciality as a leader in the representation of children, and a recognised high-level expertise in international cases.
I found Goodman Ray at a moment when I was truly at rock bottom and in an extremely vulnerable position. I had reached out in many directions, unsure where to turn, and somehow Marie Campbell found me. From that very first contact, she stepped in with warmth, clarity, and determination, and has been nothing short of a guardian angel ever since. She took the time to really understand my situation, treated me with compassion and respect, and made me feel supported when I felt completely overwhelmed.
Marie has gone far beyond what anyone could reasonably expect, both professionally and personally. She has been meticulous, tireless, and deeply committed, always ensuring I understood each step and never leaving me feeling alone in the process. Importantly, this care extended beyond Marie herself the wider Goodman Ray team have been consistently professional, responsive, and supportive throughout, working seamlessly together on my behalf.
Thanks to their expertise and connections, Goodman Ray were able to assemble an exceptional legal team and secure outstanding representation, leading to a very favourable outcome in my case. I will always be grateful for the integrity, skill, and humanity shown to me during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I cannot recommend Goodman Ray and Marie Campbell in particular .. highly enough.
Trudi is a caring mediator with high standards who holds the space for clients
I think your commitment to victims of domestic abuse is inspiring and all your clients are lucky to have someone like you fighting in their corner.
Kevin is a great lawyer. He has a great working relationship with clients, is enthusiastic about the work and works to ensure the best for clients, no matter how impossible the case.
I wanted to let you know how wonderful Hannah was in all my dealings with her before, during and after the hearing…The statement that she drafted for the client was of the same high quality one would expect of an experienced family lawyer. It was focussed and understated whilst at the same time getting across the points made by a difficult client in a clear and insightful way… I feel sure that she will become an excellent solicitor [when she qualifies] and you are lucky to have her.
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.
I retire at the end of next week. I would not be able to do so in the great frame of mind I’m in, without your work and support. I am eternally grateful to you and all at Goodman Ray.
Goodman Ray has a good family law offering with experts both in children and financial remedy. There is no doubt that Goodman Ray can handle any case of any size and complexity.
Trudi Featherstone is a brilliant lawyer and Goodman Ray are an excellent firm who supported what was a very difficult few years for me. Trudi knows the law so well but more than that she is kind, empathetic, calm in crisis and highly responsive. I am so grateful for the advice, support and care I received. I highly recommend Trudi and Goodman Ray.
Kevin is an astute and hard-working lawyer, known for having a robust and thorough approach to preparation.





















