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

He’s kind, patient and clever and has all the qualities that you would want in someone representing you at the hardest time of your life. He’s incredibly supportive of his clients

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners, 2020

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.

‐ Peggy Ray in the Legal 500, 2024

He ensures his communication is excellent throughout and he retains a view of the big picture while also considering the detail.

‐ Tom Brownrigg in Chambers and Partners, 2023

Trudi Featherstone is fantastic; she really cares about her clients.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

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 allegations of abuse, criminal behaviour and radicalisation.

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners, 2024

It was a very pleasant experience with professional services of Mr. Kevin Skinner. His advice and assistance helped to successfully resolve a court dispute about determination of the child residence. Highly recommended!

‐ Client of Kevin Skinner

She was a no-nonsense lawyer with a huge amount of integrity and the ability to really show empathy.

‐ Trudi Featherstone in Chambers and Partners, 2023

Kevin is a big name in the field and has expertise in more than one heavyweight area of public law.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

I had an excellent experience with Goodman Ray Solicitors. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire family legal process. They communicated clearly, kept me informed at every stage, and handled my case with great care and attention to detail.

I truly felt heard and well-represented. I particularly appreciated their responsiveness and the efficiency with which they managed everything. I would highly recommend Goodman Ray to anyone seeking reliable, compassionate, and expert legal support.

‐ 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.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2022

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

I have worked with [Hannah] on cases at Goodman Ray for a number of years… Hannah has a strong work ethic, is careful and meticulous in her preparation but also manages to be warm, empathetic and focused on solutions rather than conflict and perpetuating litigation. Where a case demands it, Hannah is also tough and determined in her defence of our client’s interest. It is for this reason that I now advise my own direct access clients to instruct Hannah when their case demanded the involvement of a solicitor. Hannah is a great solicitor and a super-star in the making.

‐ Counsel

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

‐ Legal 500, 2025

I think it is the first time we have managed to speak to each other – I am so happy to hear your voice, Hannah! I want to thank you for the incredible work you have done on my case…

‐ Financial remedy client

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

‐ Kevin Skinner in the Legal 500, 2024

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

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

‐ Peggy Ray in the Legal 500, 2024

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

‐ Hannah Perry, 2023

She is committed to ensuring that children’s voices are properly heard and their interests safeguarded.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Hannah is a class act who is respected by clients and professionals alike. She combines unparalleled legal knowledge with an ability to focus on the key issues and find practical solutions.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

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.

‐ Janet Broadley in Chambers & Partners, 2023

Everyone at Goodman Ray is just excellent. The recruitment, both external and internal, is very solid.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

She is an outstanding solicitor. Her professionalism and efficiency promotes results, and her experience and mind create relief.

‐ Client of Sheeja Sukumaran

Peggy Ray is renowned for the wealth of experience she brings to complex, sensitive public law disputes. Her respected practice covers cross-border abduction cases. She has further expertise in placement disputes and cases involving human rights issues.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners 2023

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

Was recommended to the mediation practice and found the approach to be professional and understanding.

‐ Legal 500 – 2024

Their support comes with that extra level of knowledge and experience.

‐ Chambers & Partners 2020

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

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2020

Ann Thompson is ‘vastly experienced in international children law – a steely fighter and a master strategist.

‐ Ann Thompson in the Legal 500, 2018

I’m extremely grateful for your diligence, professionalism and calm, pragmatic, straightforward approach.

‐ Client of Izzy Jaques