Kevin’s written advocacy is absolutely brilliant and on par with leading counsel.
Hannah is incredibly organised and very forensic in her analysis of a case.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help and support. It means the world to me that you have shown so much compassion and understanding and I am so glad that I contacted you back in 2023. I am going to miss receiving your emails ;)…Thank you for everything…
Kevin Skinner is a really fantastic lawyer and very popular with his clients as they feel supported and listened to.
Thomas Brownrigg is one of the most impressive lawyers I have worked with. He is equally talented at both children and finance work and this means clients facing both issues have continuity with their representation. He has fantastic knowledge of the law and is a master strategist.
Emma Sherrington turned my case around, and brought about the best possible outcome. I was grateful for her straight talking , clear cut approach that guided my case to a positive conclusion. Thank you Emma and Goodman Ray.
She is emerging as someone who is central in the world of family law. She puts a huge amount of work in for her clients and she has a collaborative approach with everyone she works with.
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.
One of the best law firms for children work in the country.
She is a forerunner in international children law and especially complex surrogacy work.
When you have something that’s really difficult, she’s going to be top of your list.
Emma Sherrington is the go-to for children work. She is fearlessly bright and is always two steps ahead.
“They are a good, steady pair of hands – you know with a firm like Goodman Ray that parents will get the best representation possible.”
She uses her mediation and collaborative skills in her litigation cases and will always try to seek a sensible outcome.
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.
His preparation, commitment to running client cases and the way he navigates cases is incredible to watch. Kevin is really dedicated and driven.
Catriona is a pleasure to work with. She always provides sound, sensible advice.
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
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. ’
She is committed to ensuring that children’s voices are properly heard and their interests safeguarded.
Thomas Brownrigg is incredibly reassuring and able to deal with every aspect of the issues and concerns that come up, meaning clients feel supported.
Trudi Featherstone is a fantastic mediator with a real empathy for clients and desire to do her absolute best to reach resolution for them.
Ann Thompson has ‘the ability to work tirelessly and thoroughly 24/7, while caring for her clients’ needs.
Jemma is the lawyer you want in your corner. Her knowledge of adoption law is incredible.
Hannah Perry is recognised for her experience in public law issues. She acts for children and parents in care proceedings including complex cases of abuse and domestic violence.
Kevin is very popular with clients and really knows this area of law.
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.
Emma Sherrington is extremely experienced and focused on achieving the best outcome for the child at the heart of the proceedings.
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!

















