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

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

‐ Hannah Perry in Chambers and Partners, 2024

Jemma is the lawyer you want in your corner. Her knowledge of adoption law is incredible.

‐ Jemma Dally in Chambers and Partners, 2023

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

I am so grateful to Goodman Ray and Hannah Perry specifically for getting my family through the most difficult of times and all the way to the strongest position we could be in for the future of my children. I don’t think we could have had a better solicitor. Hannah held me emotionally when things were hard while looking clearly at what needed to be done and managed to support me with empathy when I needed to do the more difficult tasks. I will always be grateful for the work of the legal team at Goodman Ray.

‐ Client of Hannah Perry

Trudi Featherstone is a fantastic mediator with a real empathy for clients and desire to do her absolute best to reach resolution for them.

‐ Client of Trudi Featherstone

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, 2024

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

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

‐ Jemma Dally in the Legal 500, 2024

She is extremely creative, very bright and great with clients. Jemma is very child- focused and is really good at handling challenging cases.

‐ Jemma Dally in Chambers and Partners, 2023

She is a stellar practitioner and takes a courageous approach to her cases; Peggy is known for her dedication and care to her clients.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2023

It is so so difficult but even when you don’t think you can carry on, Sheeja and Olivia will be your backbone and guide you through professionally and with compassion, I could not have got through this without their ongoing support. You can win this battle with them even when things feel like they are not going your way, I will be eternally grateful for what they have done for me, don’t give up, they will be there for you! x

‐ Client of Sheeja Sukumaran

Thomas Brownrigg is an innovative mediator and excellent technical lawyer.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Trudi came highly recommended to me as a Divorce, Family and Finance lawyer at a vulnerable time of my life, with a very young child. I found Trudi to be extremely knowledgeable, always professional, personable and caring. She helped me navigate getting the best possible outcome for me and my son. My son is now an adult, yet over the years Trudi has continued to provide advice when asked or made introductions to support, and took interest in our welfare; that she does is amazing and I am grateful to this day. A brilliant Lawyer with a heart too! I am not sure if Trudi knows how much her dedication to her cases particularly complex cases, has transformed lives of others in a significant and positive way. Thank you Trudi for all that you did and continue to do; you are a superstar! The legal profession is better for having you in it, to continue the good fight. I cannot recommend Trudi highly enough.

‐ T.A, client of Trudi Featherstone

Trudi is a caring mediator with high standards who holds the space for clients

‐ Legal 500, 2026

She has excellent knowledge and very good tactics.

‐ 2021 Client of Hannah Perry’s

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

She is emerging as someone who is central in the world of family law. She puts a huge amount of work in for her clients and she has a collaborative approach with everyone she works with.

‐ 2021 Client of Hannah Perry’s

Racheal C Brown is absolutely outstanding. From start to finish, she supported me through a very difficult child arrangements battle with professionalism, compassion, and dedication. She consistently went above and beyond, keeping me informed, reassured, and confident every step of the way. Her expertise and commitment made an incredibly stressful situation far more manageable. I cannot thank her enough for everything she did for me and my family. I would highly recommend Racheal to anyone needing an exceptional lawyer.

‐ Client of Rachael Brown

Goodman Ray is a family team of strength and depth. Impressive in litigation and out-of-court dispute resolution. Always looking at innovative ways to resolve disputes and support clients.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

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

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

Trudi Featherstone is innovative, solution-driven driven and down-to-earth. She is vastly experienced and one of London’s elite mediators.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

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

Janet Broadley is an expert mediator and litigator with vast experience in international child abduction, including cases concerning both Hague and non-Hague jurisdictions. She also regularly represents parents in cross-border residence and relocation disputes.

‐ Janet Broadley in Chambers and Partners, 2024

Trudi Featherstone is a fantastic mediator. Patient, kind, and supportive, she helps her clients to feel heard as well as to focus on how to reach agreements where possible.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Trudi Featherstone is a fantastic mediator with a real empathy for clients and desire to do her absolute best to reach resolution for them.

‐ Trudi Featherstone, Legal 500 2024

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

‐ Legal 500 – 2024

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

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

I changed solicitors during my proceedings for a personal family law case. After weeks of calls, research, and trying to find the right legal help and understanding, I was appointed Rachael Brown of Goodman Ray. I cannot explain how happy I was… I had truly lost hope at that point and felt so lucky when I knew they was able to help me.

From the very beginning, Rachael’s knowledge, expertise, patience, and understanding were outstanding. I honestly cannot imagine how I would have managed this journey without her support and guidance. She helped me understand everything, be pragmatic yet grounded and just gave me the best possible chance with the whole situation. Changing solicitors when I did was the best decision I could have made, and I truly believe the outcome and overall experience would have been very different otherwise.

This was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but with Rachael’s guidance I came through it feeling stronger, secure, and with an outcome that is best for my child and my safety. Her support throughout was invaluable, and I will forever be grateful for everything she did for us.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your time and dedication I am eternally grateful. I have never written a google review but believe that’s what led me to reach out to Goodman Ray and hope that I can help someone on their future journey to do the same. Thank you so much!

‐ Client of Rachael Brown

I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for all your hard work. Getting divorced was a major unexpected life event for me which came with many emotions and a confusing world to navigate personally and legally. You were an important voice when I was overwhelmed with anger and broken heartedness and I wanted to say thank you for all your support and guidance from the start to the very end. I’m sure you have many clients, so your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me and helped me regain my voice. I am back on my feet again and loving this new chapter in my life. Thank you again for your excellent work and professionalism.

‐ Client of Jennifer Crossthwaite