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

This is a fantastic result! It’s better than I hoped for…

‐ REMO client

Trudi Featherstone is hugely experienced, highly personable, provides a fantastic service to her clients who benefit from her extensive expertise.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Hannah you’re a very clever lady….Justice has finally been served…I’m free!!! I can’t believe it. I can concentrate on my own health and welfare now, without worrying how I’ll manage. If you can put a value on peace of mind this is it. Thanks so much Hannah.

‐ REMO client

Novlet made me feel at ease when she dealt with my case and made me feel important, especially when I was at my lowest. Thank you Novlet.

‐ Client of Novlet Levy

Kevin has a really good skill at being able to suss out if something is not quite right. He is also very empathetic towards the clients.

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners, 2023

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.”

‐ Trudi Featherstone, Legal 500 2024

Jemma is fearlessly bright, incredibly dedicated and has the ability to innovate to an extent that few others can replicate.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

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.

‐ Peggy Ray in the Legal 500, 2023

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 criminal proceedings. His expertise also covers abuse and radicalisation allegations and Hague Convention proceedings such as abduction cases.

‐ Kevin Skinner in the Legal 500, 2023

An incredibly tenacious group of committed and fearless lawyers.

‐ Legal 500 – 2015

Janet Broadley is a big name in children work, particularly acting in cases with novel legal issues. She is tenacious and leaves no stone unturned.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

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

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

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Tom Brownrigg is excellent with incredible legal knowledge. I recommend him regularly, including in complex cases involving asset tracing in foreign jurisdictions.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

She is a forerunner in international children law and especially complex surrogacy work.

‐ Jemma Dally in Chambers and Partners, 2024

Tom is dedicated and gets a quick grasp of the personalities and issues involved in cases with complex dynamics.

‐ Tom Brownrigg in Chambers and Partners, 2023

Hannah is always ahead of the game. Her case preparation and communication are excellent.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

“She has such emotional empathy and helps her clients from a position of no judgement – she is remarkable.”

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2024

The team is capable of taking on complex cases against ‘magic circle’ firms, including with an international element.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

Trudi has always been attentive, honest and clear in her advice to me. She has guided me through difficult negotiations and decisions with a view to reaching a practical, working, long-term solution.

‐ Trudi Featherstone in Chambers and Partners, 2023

The team is both empathetic and incredibly supportive throughout the entire legal process. They aim to reach a settlement outside of court, and they put the interests of the client at the heart of everything they do.

‐ Legal 500, 2027

Shabina goes to the ends of the earth for her clients. She lives and breathes her cases.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Thomas Brownrigg has a fantastic head for numbers and he is very easy to communicate with and talk to. He is able to deal with really complicated cases.

‐ Chambers High Net Worth 2025

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

Janet is excellent – she knows tactically how to run a case, has great intuition and is a real fighter.

‐ Janet Broadley in the Legal 500, 2024

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

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2022

I cannot thank Serena Djiakouris enough for all her support, dedication and professionalism throughout such a difficult and emotional time in my life.

Going through family court proceedings was incredibly challenging, but Serena guided me through the process with care, patience and understanding. I truly appreciated her professionalism, clear communication and the reassurance she provided when I needed it most.

I am very grateful for everything she has done for me and my family. I would highly recommend Serena and Goodman Ray to anyone needing compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated legal support.

‐ Client of Serena Djiakouris

“Peggy is a fantastic advocate whose energy and commitment is unrivalled.”

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2024

Hannah has done an amazing job.

‐ HNW finances client

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.

‐ Legal 500, 2025