Jemma’s competence is exceptional, and no one can match her intellectually.
Goodman Ray is one of the leading children law firms in London with an excellent reputation. They attract and retain really good solicitors and it’s always a treat to work with them.
“What stands out is the strong leadership of Peggy Ray and the coherence of the family team. It always feels that behind the instruction of each solicitor, you are getting the Rolls-Royce service of the whole team. Their breadth of practice is second-to-none.”
I just wanted to say that Hannah has been amazing. Totally on top of the papers, really supportive and helpful and great with the client.
Peggy Ray is a phenomenal solicitor and a powerhouse who demonstrates a real warmth and instinct with clients. She has her finger on the pulse of family law, and she takes a robust, pragmatic approach towards cases.
Thomas Brownrigg is an innovative mediator and excellent technical lawyer.
Having read your letter I would like to thank you for doing your duties emphatically and supporting me through this difficult time by your professionalism. At a time where I was being judged and condemned by various people you fought my corner that I believed at the very least reflected my views and side of the story.
Kevin is an astute and hard-working lawyer, known for having a robust and thorough approach to preparation.
She is extremely creative, very bright and great with clients. Jemma is very child- focused and is really good at handling challenging cases.
I had another lawyer before. I totally recommend the service of Goodman Ray. They are fast, efficient and thorough. Sheeja in particular worked with me in the most professional and humane way. She is one of the best I have ever met and I have no words to thank her for her perfect work.
Thomas Brownrigg is very good, particularly at mediation. He has a very calm and reassuring manner. He’s very good at getting people to talk confidently.
Goodman Ray are an excellent team who can handle the most sensitive and complex cases with seeming ease.
The advice and careful approach that Thomas has really makes you feel comfortable and in control of things.
Peggy Ray is imperious as a children and human rights lawyer.
Kevin’s written advocacy is absolutely brilliant and on par with leading counsel.
Tom is an excellent advocate. He is intelligent, kind and pragmatic.
Janet Broadley is an expert mediator and litigator with vast experience in Hague Convention proceedings such as international abduction cases. She garners praise for her expertise in jurisdictional disputes, and regularly represents parents in overseas relocations.
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 is a standout family lawyer for finance and children disputes. Very good with cohabitation and modern family cases. Technically brilliant with a fine attention to detail. He is very good at difficult, challenging and acrimonious mediation cases.
She’s incredibly tenacious and has brilliant judgement. She relentlessly fights her client’s corner.
Kevin Skinner is a really fantastic lawyer and very popular with his clients as they feel supported and listened to.
Trudi Featherstone is a fabulous mediator. She is really sensible, really pragmatic and really takes on board the individuals she’s dealing with.
Everyone at Goodman Ray is just excellent. The recruitment, both external and internal, is very solid.
There is no case or situation that Peggy Ray hasn’t been in. She is a brilliant lawyer who is always calm in the most difficult circumstances.
Goodman Ray has some real heavyweights of the family law field, whose knowledge of the law is outstanding.
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’.
Jemma Dally is an incredible lawyer who I will be eternally grateful for. She showed amazing compassion throughout the case while being professional and knowledgeable.
Hannah Perry is tirelessly committed to her clients and brings a gravitas to her work.
















