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

Sheeja is amazing. She is very upfront and transparent about costs and what can be achieved within specified time frames. There are no hidden fees, and the quality of service is outstanding. I highly recommend Sheeja to anyone who is looking for quality, prompt and experienced advice.

‐ Client of Sheeja Sukumaran

There is no case or situation that Peggy Ray hasn’t been in. She is a brilliant lawyer who is always calm in the most difficult circumstances.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2023

It was a pleasure working with Busola and Goodman Ray. She is highly professional, incredibly supportive, and always brings a great, positive energy to the team. Her clear communication and helpful guidance made our collaboration fantastic. I highly recommend her.

‐ Client of Busola Oyenekan

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

Peggy Ray ‘remains at the top of her game and pulls in extremely interesting and complex cases’.

‐ Peggy Ray in the Legal 500, 2018

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

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

Jemma Dally has a strong practice in issues of surrogacy, fertility, domestic and international adoption, for which sources consider her “a real leader.” Another interviewee notes: “Jemma is highly professional and knowledgeable. She is efficient, reliable and a good communicator.

‐ Jemma Dally in Chambers and Partners, 2019

Kevin shows excellent judgement in his cases, knowing which arguments will be most effective.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

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. I really appreciate everything you have done for me. Without you this wouldn’t have been possible…

‐ Client of Shabina Begum

Kevin has a keen intellect and is a great strategist. He is also very skilled at giving difficult advice to vulnerable clients to ensure that their position is protected as much as possible.

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners, 2021

Jemma’s competence is exceptional, and no one can match her intellectually.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

The firm comes across as strong, assertive and supportive while showing a wonderful empathetic side.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Thomas Brownrigg is a likeable, engaging, excellent mediator with an awareness of the importance of the voice of the child.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Thomas Brownrigg is a good family mediator who is dedicated to his clients.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

I wanted to take the opportunity to extend my professional compliments regarding the excellent presentation of the most recent brief in the matter. It was very well considered and of enormous assistance.

‐ Counsel, head of family

Kevin is really good at understanding where the important aspect of the case is and directs his efforts towards that rather than less important matters.

‐ Kevin Skinner in the Legal 500, 2024

Hannah is thoughtful and approachable. You can trust and rely on her judgement.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Trudi Featherstone is very focused on taking the details and getting a resolution, a joy on the other side. I also really rate her as a mediator. She approaches the case like she really cares about the family. She adapts her style and reads the room.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Trudi Featherstone is very focused on taking the details and getting a resolution, a joy on the other side. I also really rate her as a mediator. She approaches the case like she really cares about the family. She adapts her style and reads the room.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Goodman Ray is one of the leading children law firms in London with an excellent reputation. They attract and retain really good solicitors and it’s always a treat to work with them.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

A hidden gem that is very good on both children and finances.

‐ Chambers & Partners 2020

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 High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Hannah has done an amazing job.

‐ HNW finances client

Goodman Ray is a good family law offering with experts both in children and financial remedy. They are able to offer all types of mediation from hybrid to child inclusive.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

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

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

Tom is incredibly reassuring and able to deal with every aspect of the issues and concerns that come up, meaning clients feel supported.

‐ Tom Brownrigg in the Legal 500, 2024

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

Peggy is known as Mrs Care – she is a real figurehead in this area.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners 2023