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

Emma always looks for ways to support the client around proceedings, considering all the options to get the best possible outcome for them.

‐ 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

Emma Sherrington is fantastic in all areas of private and public law children work. Really bright. Hugely experienced.

‐ 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

Emma Sherrington is extremely experienced and able. She can, and does, turn her hand to the whole range of children work, achieving outstanding outcomes for a variety of clients. Very highly recommended.

‐ Emma Sherrington in the Legal 500, 2024

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

I’m incredibly glad I chose Goodman Ray, and especially grateful to have had Kevin Skinner as my solicitor. Kevin’s professionalism, clarity, and calm guidance made all the difference during an emotionally challenging case. He was always thoroughly prepared, insightful, and genuinely committed to securing the best possible outcome. I felt supported and informed at every step, and his strategic thinking gave me real confidence. Highly recommended

‐ Client of Kevin Skinner

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.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Peggy Ray is a titan in this field – when she says things people listen.”

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2024

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.

‐ Client of Trudi Featherstone

Kevin can really cut through things and see the end goal. He is a strategist who is planning how to resolve a case from the early stages.”

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners, 2024

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

I am just coming to terms with a what Special Guardianship means but I want to thank you for your guidance and providing me with outstanding representation.

‐ Client of Rachel Browne

Emma Sherrington regularly handles a wide variety of cases involving children, with a particular specialism in complex care cases concerning issues of non-accidental injury and abuse. She is also experienced in Court of Protection matters. Sources describe her as “highly intelligent and incredibly diligent.

‐ Emma Sherrington in Chambers and Partners, 2019

Peggy Ray really is a pioneer when it comes to justice in family law. I am always utterly impressed by the kind of actions she is taking, not just on a case-by-case basis, but on matters of policy and trying to change the way the family legal system works at a government level.

‐ Peggy Ray in the Legal 500, 2024

His preparation, commitment to running client cases and the way he navigates cases is incredible to watch. Kevin is really dedicated and driven.

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners, 2023

She’s always gone above and beyond to make sure that my voice is heard and I feel very represented by her.

‐ Client of Novlet Levy

I’m deeply grateful to Goodman Ray Solicitors for guiding me through a long, complex 5-year domestic abuse case, which ended in a life-changing success. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care helped save my and my children’s lives.


Despite countless challenges, they never gave up on me. Their support, timely communication, and heartfelt reassurance gave me strength through the darkest times. I couldn’t have asked for better representation. Thank you for your outstanding work your help will never be forgotten. You truly made a difference. God bless you.

‐ Client

Thomas Brownrigg is an innovative mediator and excellent technical lawyer.

‐ 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

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

Tom Brownrigg is a star in the making. He has a fantastic knowledge of the law coupled with excellent client handling skills and good judgement. I’d trust him on any finance or children case however complicated.

‐ Tom Brownrigg in the Legal 500, 2023

Even if she has to present a difficult position, she does it expertly and brings people along with her. She is very good at case planning and strategy.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2023

This is just an email to tell you how much I appreciate your guidance and hard work during these proceedings. I am very confident in saying that I wouldn’t be in the position I am in if it wasn’t for your hard work and guidance.

‐ Client of Rachel Browne

Clear and straightforward advice, she is incredibly empathetic and supportive.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2020

There is nothing she doesn’t know about this work.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

The family department is dedicated to providing a tip-top service for clients going through care proceedings. It is an excellent team, well prepared and supportive of clients.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Her analysis of the evidence and issues is impressive.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Peggy Ray is extremely experienced, thorough and one of the best in the business.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners 2023

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done. Your advice has been correct every step of the way. You listened to me, supported, encouraged and respectfully challenged where necessary. You gave professional advice promptly and succinctly, all the while ensuring I completely understood.

‐ Client of Rachel Browne

He knows the law inside out and is quite a persuasive advocate.

‐ Kevin Skinner in the Legal 500, 2024

Dear Shabina… you worked incredibly hard to get me back and showed me so much compassion and understanding. You were the one who understood the severity of my situation even when the police had no clue. I think about you most times and Tom too. We both really appreciate everything you have done for us. Without you this wouldn’t have been possible…

‐ Client of Shabina Begum

Kevin Skinner has a wide-ranging children law practice with significant experience in cross-border work. He frequently advises on jurisdictional and relocation disputes as well as international abduction and care proceedings that have international aspects.

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners, 2024

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.

‐ Client of Rachel Browne

Working with Thomas Brownrigg I had confidence that we would reach a resolution and were treated as individuals where I felt other firms would have not done so as readily

‐ Client of Tom Brownrigg

Hannah has done an amazing job.

‐ HNW finances client