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

Goodman Ray is always willing to take on complex cases no matter the odds.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Jemma Dally draws praise for her expert handling of adoption and surrogacy issues. She is also adept at fertility cases and family matters with immigration elements. Her practice includes both domestic and international adoptions.

‐ Jemma Dally in Chambers and Partners, 2023

He is highly committed to his clients and pursues their cases ferociously and with total commitment.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

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

Thomas is primed to seek non-adversarial resolution to divorce.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

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

‐ Hannah Perry, 2023

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

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Hannah Ward is very impressive and very good strategically.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Peggy has made a real impact in children law. She is always tenacious, which is backed by her wealth of knowledge and experience.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners 2023

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

Thomas Brownrigg is an excellent mediator. He’s gentle, unassuming, very fair and not knocked off his neutral perch easily. He is a very steady presence.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

His breadth of experience allows him to look at the case from all angles and he really fights for his clients.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Thomas is a wonderful child-inclusive mediator, incredibly patient and excellent at navigating through complex mediations.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

I retire at the end of next week. I would not be able to do so in the great frame of mind I’m in, without your work and support.  I am eternally grateful to you and all at Goodman Ray.

‐ Client of Jennifer Crossthwaite

A go-to lawyer to intervene in child abduction cases.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Trudi Featherstone is very focused on taking the details and getting a resolution. She is 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, 2027

Trudi has been outstanding in every aspect of client service in my case. She has demonstrated exceptional ability to handle all matters, always explaining the issues clearly and strategically at each stage of the process. I feel she guided me with a steady, firm hand, balancing professionalism with genuine care and empathy.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Goodman Ray is probably the best firm for international children cases in the current market. Janet Broadley is an outstanding children lawyer. Her knowledge of the law is exceptional. Her level of dedication to her clients’ cases is second to none. She is hugely tenacious and also a great person to work with. She has enormous experience of representing children and rightly lauded as probably the best solicitor specialising in this highly sensitive area.

‐ Janet Broadley in The Legal 500, 2023

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

‐ Kevin Skinner in the Legal 500, 2024

He listens to both parties and guides them with a practical approach.

‐ Tom Brownrigg in Chambers and Partners, 2023

It is an excellent children’s law practice, with a particular speciality as a leader in the representation of children, and a recognised high-level expertise in international cases.

‐ Legal 500 – 2019

Trudi Featherstone is a fabulous mediator. She is really sensible, really pragmatic and really takes on board the individuals she’s dealing with.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Goodman Ray is capable of doing almost every type of case. It has got a range of talent across the board and is a one stop shop for every aspect of family law.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

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

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2020

Kevin Skinner is genuinely interested in his cases and has a reputation for being involved in the very biggest cases. Kevin also has a particular expertise in cross-border work

‐ Kevin Skinner in the Legal 500, 2024

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

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

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

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

He deals with the most complex work and does it brilliantly.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Trudi has been outstanding in every aspect of client service in my case. She has demonstrated exceptional ability to handle all matters, always explaining the issues clearly and strategically at each stage of the process. I feel she guided me with a steady, firm hand, balancing professionalism with genuine care and empathy.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027