Testimonials

Peggy is compassionate and committed.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Kevin is an expert in all aspects of children law. Kevin has an excellent, dare I say encyclopaedic, knowledge of the law which he uses to put forward arguments on behalf of children.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Kevin is respected for his huge amount of knowledge and experience. He is very committed to the client and very much a leader in the field of international family law.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Janet is fantastic. She’s a great lawyer with great judgement and is very knowledgeable.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Goodman Ray rightly has a reputation as one of the top firms in the country dealing with children law cases, with strength in depth covering international, public and private law matters.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Ann Thomson is highly experienced and always achieves the best outcomes for her clients. She is a safe pair of hands.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

Ann Thompson is simply unbeatable. She advises across the range of family law cases and offers the complete service to her clients.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

Peggy is one of the most prominent practitioners in this space.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Kevin is a master tactician and very well-regarded for international children work.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Jemma is the stand out solicitor for complex adoption, parentage and surrogacy disputes.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Janet is brilliant – she never gives up on a case and fights until the last for her clients.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Hannah is an exceptional lawyer who is caring, considerate and goes above and beyond.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Catriona Allan is a very experienced solicitor and provides an excellent service to clients.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Trudi Featherstone provides strong, sensible and no-nonsense advice. She is forward thinking and respected by her peers. As an experienced mediator, she has the optimum blend of sensibility and empathy, enabling her to navigate clients through their often complex emotional influences. She expertly guides the clients through the mediation process and will find some common ground.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Thomas Brownrigg is a stand out family lawyer for finance and children disputes. Very good with cohabitation and modern family cases. Technically brilliant with a fine attention to detail. Tremendous lateral thinker. Extremely good at negotiation. Always popular with clients. Very good at difficult, challenging and acrimonious mediation cases.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Kevin Skinner knows everything about international family law cases. He acts for parents and children and has been involved in some of the key cutting edge cases.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Ann Thompson is a legend amongst family lawyers. Her client skills are exceptional and she is one of the most in-demand solicitors in London. She is available at all times of day to clients and goes the extra mile.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Janet Broadley is outstanding in children law, especially in international cases. She is rightly regarded as the best lawyer for representing children.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Jemma Dally is a Star amongst Stars. She works tirelessly for every client and has exceptional judgment.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

I believe anyone will be in safe hands with Thomas Brownrigg. An outstanding solicitor who made me feel at ease throughout the hearings and achieved the best result for my family.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Trudi Featherstone is known for her wisdom and thoroughness. A very experienced and accomplished mediator.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

It has been incredible to work with Peggy Ray of Goodman Ray.

Her attention to detail is extraordinary. I have felt truly supported in what has been a difficult situation and because of her commitment, I have hope that our family situation can be resolved. A successful outcome for our family is everything to me and I know it is for Peggy too. I’m so grateful. I would recommended anyone to work with Goodman Ray, they are an amazing team.

‐ Mr G, Client of Peggy Ray

Trudi Featherstone maintains a strong reputation as a litigator and mediator who handles children matters. She represents clients in a range of matters including cohabitation and jurisdictional disputes. Her experience also covers high-value financial remedy and Schedule 1 proceedings.

‐ Trudi Featherstone in Chambers and Partners, 2023

Having read your letter I would like to thank you for doing your duties emphatically and supporting me though this difficult time by your professionalism. At a time where I was being judged and condemned by various people you fought my corner I believed at the very least reflected my views and side of the story.

‐ Client of Rachel Browne

Hannah Perry is fantastic. She is a first-rate lawyer, very hardworking and really on top of her game. When I am instructed by her, I know that the case will be in great shape and perfectly prepared.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

Thomas Brownrigg is a very talented lawyer with the requisite technical ability and judgment.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Hannah is incredibly organised and very forensic in her analysis of a case.

‐ Hannah Perry, 2023

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.

‐ Leading Counsel

“They are a good, steady pair of hands – you know with a firm like Goodman Ray that parents will get the best representation possible.”

‐ Goodman Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2024

Hannah Ward (née Lamb) is a standout associate who cares about each of her clients and works around the clock to ensure they get the best possible outcome.

‐ Legal 500, 2027

Catriona Allan is ‘fearless – she will not leave any issues until they have been dealt with.

‐ Catriona Allan in the Legal 500, 2019

I enjoy working with Kevin because I know he’s going to be on top of the case and adopt a collaborative approach to move the case forward, even if the parties have very different positions.

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners

They are the go-to firm (both nationally and internationally) for the most complex children matters.

‐ Legal 500, 2027

I have been getting help from Goodman Ray Solicitors for a few years now and they have always been so very helpful I definitely recommend

‐ Client

Goodman Ray has an authentic client-first approach.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Jemma is very creative in approach to the law and is always at the forefront at developing legislation. She is the go-to person for difficult surrogacy matters.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

She’s incredibly tenacious and has brilliant judgement. She relentlessly fights her client’s corner.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2022

Kevin Skinner is the standout performer for me. He is in the biggest cases, acting on really heavy cases involving issues like forced marriage, abduction and adoption. His client base is international, and he is always in demand. I see him rising to the top

‐ Kevin Skinner in the Legal 500, 2020

Peggy is the ultimate powerhouse.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Hannah Perry is tirelessly committed to her clients and brings a gravitas to her work.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Thomas is a wonderful child-inclusive mediator, incredibly patient and excellent at navigating through complex mediations.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Her analysis of the evidence and issues is impressive.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

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.

‐ Client of Sheeja Sukumaran

Peggy Ray is really knowledgeable and knows her stuff.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

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.

‐ Client of Sheeja Sukumaran

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!

‐ Client of Rachael Brown

Trudi Featherstone handled our very complex case with exceptional skill, quickly getting to grips with the facts and demonstrating a deep understanding from the outset. She was consistently thoughtful and effective in suggesting appropriate mediation techniques and formats.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

She reads absolutely everything, analyses it and presents it in a way that is entirely sensible, and she’s hugely empathetic.

‐ 2020 Client of Hannah Perry’s

Janet Broadley is quite exceptional as a solicitor. Her dedication to her clients is second-to-none. She often represents children in international cases and consistently achieves fabulous outcomes for them.

‐ Janet Broadley in the Legal 500, 2024

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.

‐ Client of Jennifer Crossthwaite

Laura is an incredibly detailed solicitor who provides excellent briefs and is always available to speak to should I need to. She has great insight into issues and provides helpful guidance to clients about the nature of their case and the challenges that could arise. I thoroughly enjoy working with her.

‐ Counsel

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.

‐ Leading Counsel

Trudi Featherstone and Thomas Brownrigg are very personable and knowledgeable, and are able to guide their clients with NCDR principles to a reasoned and fair result.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

A caring, considerate, knowledgeable, strong advocate who knows the facts of her cases very well and has a good intuition of the issues.

‐ 2022 Client of Hannah Perry’s