“Peggy is a fantastic advocate whose energy and commitment is unrivalled.”
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.
Hannah Perry is fantastic. She is a first-rate lawyer, very hardworking and really on top of her game. When I am instructed by her, I know that the case will be in great shape and perfectly prepared.
I wanted to say a sincere thank you for all your help and support in preparing for and attending the hearing last Wednesday. It was a very stressful process, and I am genuinely grateful for the time, care, and clarity you both provided throughout. It has made a huge difference to me and to my daughter.
Goodman Ray is very well-connected in the legal arena with a large choice of barristers, mediators, and judges to pull into the resolution efforts. They have views on skill set and strengths of each individual to work with so that a good choice can be made regarding collaborators.
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.
Ann Thompson is a practitioner who operate effectively at the highest level in children’s cases, including those with an international aspect.
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.
Trudi Featherstone is great in 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.
Peggy Ray is extremely experienced, thorough and one of the best in the business.
Kevin Skinner has a wide-ranging children law practice with significant experience in cross-border work. He frequently advises on jurisdictional and relocation disputes as well as international abduction and care proceedings that have international aspects.
What stands out is the strong leadership of Peggy Ray and the coherence of the family team. It always feels that behind the instruction of each solicitor, you are getting the Rolls-Royce service of the whole team. Their breadth of practice is second-to-none.
Helen Evennett is highlighted for her experience in Children matters including care proceedings and has an “excellent rapport with clients”.
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.
Trudi Featherstone is simply one of the best mediators in the country. Trudi is knowledgeable, dynamic and compassionate, and she’s always seeking to achieve the best outcome for her clients.
She’s incredibly tenacious and has brilliant judgement. She relentlessly fights her client’s corner.
Hannah is incredibly organised and very forensic in her analysis of a case.
Hannah Perry is tirelessly committed to her clients and brings a gravitas to her work.
Laura is an incredibly detailed solicitor who provides excellent briefs and is always available to speak to should I need to. She has great insight into issues and provides helpful guidance to clients about the nature of their case and the challenges that could arise. I thoroughly enjoy working with her.
A hidden gem that is very good on both children and finances.
She reads absolutely everything, analyses it and presents it in a way that is entirely sensible, and she’s hugely empathetic.
Kevin’s written advocacy is absolutely brilliant and on par with leading counsel.
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.
She is organised, calm under pressure and personable. She gives good, clear advice.
Tom is an excellent advocate. He is intelligent, kind and pragmatic.
Any client can be 100% sure that Kevin is on their side – his commitment really goes beyond the call of duty.
Jemma is fearlessly bright, incredibly dedicated and has the ability to innovate to an extent that few others can replicate.
“Peggy Ray is a titan in this field – when she says things people listen.”
She is a forerunner in international children law and especially complex surrogacy work.
















