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

Thomas Brownrigg is one of the most impressive lawyers I have worked with. He is equally talented at both children and finance work and this means clients facing both issues have continuity with their representation. He has fantastic knowledge of the law and is a master strategist.

‐ Tom Brownrigg in the Legal 500, 2024

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

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

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

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

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

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

Tom is an excellent advocate. He is intelligent, kind and pragmatic.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

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 is very focused on the child’s best interests in the cases he does – he’s the best person out there representing children.

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners

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

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2020

Jemma brings an innovative and creative approach to things and she takes chances. She follows her instincts and her instincts are usually right.

‐ Jemma Dally in the Legal 500, 2024

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

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2024

She is organised, calm under pressure and personable. She gives good, clear advice.

‐ 2022 Client of Hannah Perry’s

Jemma Dally is an incredible lawyer who I will be eternally grateful for. She showed amazing compassion throughout the case while being professional and knowledgeable.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Laura was recommended to me by a fellow solicitor who had also been through the divorce process.  She expertly dealt with the numerous financial issues that arose and was firm but practical in her approach to how she  came to the final settlement. She was very clear and explained each step as we went along, which alleviated much of my anxiety. I am hugely grateful to her for her calm handling of the opposition solicitor who was extremely aggressive and for progressing the case to its conclusion.

‐ Client of Laura Dand

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

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

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

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

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

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners 2023

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

I want to say thank you. To Sheeja, Lucia, Esmee and all her team. Sheeja is exceptionally sharp, knowledgeable and reassuringly direct. You immediately know you are dealing with someone who really knows her field. What I would say has been most impressive is the amount of work and thought that clearly goes on behind the scenes. She and her team put a huge amount into what they do and that effort is very much appreciated. Very thankful to have an experienced and committed team representing me. Highly recommend this company.

‐ Client of Sheeja Sukumaran and Lucia Luque

Peggy is an excellent child lawyer.

‐ 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

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

I cannot thank Busola enough for her hard work and dedication to my court proceedings both in the defence of the non-molestation order and the application for a new child arrangement order. Throughout my experience with her, she made sure I was kept up to date with each communication with the other parties lawyer. She helped navigate my moods and responses.

‐ Client of Busola Oyenekan

Tom Brownrigg is excellent with incredible legal knowledge. I recommend him regularly, including in complex cases involving asset tracing in foreign jurisdictions.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

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

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2023

Her experience in international children law is second to none.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Catriona Allen is an extremely good children lawyer with great instincts. Her ability to identify and focus on the key issues in a case is second to none.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

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.

‐ Client of Rachael Brown

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

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Trudi Featherstone is great on mediation in complicated money cases. She’s such good value for money as she’s an experienced partner. She is good at building a relationship with clients very quickly.

‐ Chambers High Net Worth 2025