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.
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.
Janet is fantastic. She’s a great lawyer with great judgement and is very knowledgeable.
Ann Thomson is highly experienced and always achieves the best outcomes for her clients. She is a safe pair of hands.
Ann Thompson is simply unbeatable. She advises across the range of family law cases and offers the complete service to her clients.
Kevin is a master tactician and very well-regarded for international children work.
Jemma is the stand out solicitor for complex adoption, parentage and surrogacy disputes.
Janet is brilliant – she never gives up on a case and fights until the last for her clients.
Hannah is an exceptional lawyer who is caring, considerate and goes above and beyond.
Catriona Allan is a very experienced solicitor and provides an excellent service to clients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Janet Broadley is outstanding in children law, especially in international cases. She is rightly regarded as the best lawyer for representing children.
Jemma Dally is a Star amongst Stars. She works tirelessly for every client and has exceptional judgment.
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.
Trudi Featherstone is known for her wisdom and thoroughness. A very experienced and accomplished mediator.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trudi Featherstone is a fabulous mediator. She is really sensible, really pragmatic and really takes on board the individuals she’s dealing with.
They are a match for any of the magic circle firms. They have expertise in both children and finance cases and have a significant number of outstanding lawyers.
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 is noted for his significant presence in public law, taking on complex cases such as domestic and cross-border care proceedings involving serious criminal proceedings. His expertise also covers abuse and radicalisation allegations and Hague Convention proceedings such as abduction cases.
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.
I just wanted to say that Hannah has been amazing. Totally on top of the papers, really supportive and helpful and great with the client.
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…
Clear and straightforward advice, she is incredibly empathetic and supportive.
Thomas is primed to seek non-adversarial resolution to divorce.
Jemma is always thinking about the client and how to solve their problem.
Kevin is an astute and hard-working lawyer, known for having a robust and thorough approach to preparation.
Jemma Dally brings an innovative and creative approach to things and she takes chances. She follows her instincts and her instincts are usually right.
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.
I found Goodman Ray at a moment when I was truly at rock bottom and in an extremely vulnerable position. I had reached out in many directions, unsure where to turn, and somehow Marie Campbell found me. From that very first contact, she stepped in with warmth, clarity, and determination, and has been nothing short of a guardian angel ever since. She took the time to really understand my situation, treated me with compassion and respect, and made me feel supported when I felt completely overwhelmed.
Marie has gone far beyond what anyone could reasonably expect, both professionally and personally. She has been meticulous, tireless, and deeply committed, always ensuring I understood each step and never leaving me feeling alone in the process. Importantly, this care extended beyond Marie herself the wider Goodman Ray team have been consistently professional, responsive, and supportive throughout, working seamlessly together on my behalf.
Thanks to their expertise and connections, Goodman Ray were able to assemble an exceptional legal team and secure outstanding representation, leading to a very favourable outcome in my case. I will always be grateful for the integrity, skill, and humanity shown to me during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I cannot recommend Goodman Ray and Marie Campbell in particular .. highly enough.
Kevin is a big name in the field and has expertise in more than one heavyweight area of public law.
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
“Peggy Ray really is a pioneer when it comes to justice in family law. I am always utterly impressed by the kind of actions she is taking, not just on a case-by-case basis, but on matters of policy and trying to change the way the family legal system works at a government level.”
He listens to both parties and guides them with a practical approach.
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.
Kevin Skinner is absolutely brilliant at what he does and gets his clients to the best place he can as quickly as possible.
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.
Trudi Featherstone fights her clients’ corner and they trust her experience and judgement.
The team was very thorough and responsive. They were quick to reassure me and to guide me whenever I contacted them in a panic, which was a real boon.
Tom Brownrigg is excellent with incredible legal knowledge. I recommend him regularly, including in complex cases involving asset tracing in foreign jurisdictions.
Thomas Brownrigg is an innovative mediator and excellent technical lawyer.
I transferred to Goodman Ray as I didn’t feel supported or understood by my previous representation. I knew immediately when I spoke to Sheeja that she completely understood my situation, was very knowledgeable about the process and the options open to me. Sheeja and her team have been very supportive and thorough all the way through the long process. That was so important as I needed to be able to trust their knowledge as I had never been in this situation before and it can be scary and stressful. I am forever thankful and grateful for their help in getting the desired result and would highly recommend their services.
Any client can be 100% sure that Kevin is on their side – his commitment really goes beyond the call of duty.
