Trudi Featherstone is a brilliant lawyer and Goodman Ray are an excellent firm who supported what was a very difficult few years for me. Trudi knows the law so well but more than that she is kind, empathetic, calm in crisis and highly responsive. I am so grateful for the advice, support and care I received. I highly recommend Trudi and Goodman Ray.
Janet Broadley specialises in matters involving the international movement of children, with deep experience in Hague Convention and wardship cases leading to regular appearances in the Court of Appeal. She is “a genuine specialist in international cases,” according to sources, and “goes the extra mile for her clients.
Ann Thompson is an excellent children’s lawyer who is very experienced in this field.
Goodman Ray are market leaders and at the top of their game for all aspects of family law. At every level, they provide an excellent service for each and every client.
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.
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.
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.
Having read your letter I would like to thank you for doing your duties emphatically and supporting me through this difficult time by your professionalism. At a time where I was being judged and condemned by various people you fought my corner that I believed at the very least reflected my views and side of the story.
Tom Brownrigg is expansive in laying out options, potential ways forward, key risks, but also brings common sense and views on what is to expect to the table.
Thank you so much for all your support and empathy over the last 18 months-you have been so lovely and always calm despite my numerous anxieties and fears!
“Kevin is really good at understanding where the important aspect of the case is and directs his efforts towards that rather than less important matters.”
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.
Kevin is an astute and hard-working lawyer, known for having a robust and thorough approach to preparation.
I’m deeply grateful to Goodman Ray Solicitors for guiding me through a long, complex 5-year domestic abuse case, which ended in a life-changing success. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care helped save my and my children’s lives.
Despite countless challenges, they never gave up on me. Their support, timely communication, and heartfelt reassurance gave me strength through the darkest times. I couldn’t have asked for better representation. Thank you for your outstanding work your help will never be forgotten. You truly made a difference. God bless you.
A caring, considerate, knowledgeable, strong advocate who knows the facts of her cases very well and has a good intuition of the issues.
Thomas Brownrigg is a standout 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.
Trudi Featherstone is innovative, solution-driven driven and down-to-earth. She is vastly experienced and one of London’s elite mediators.
She is one of the most thoughtful and compassionate solicitors I’ve come across; Janet is capable of meeting anyone on their life path and navigating a path out of it.” “Janet is extremely good at getting on top of complex cases.” “Her experience in international cases stands out; she can anticipate problems and is particularly strong at representing children with their best interests at heart.
Peggy Ray is a titan in this field – when she says things, people listen.
A hidden gem that is very good on both children and finances.
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…
Peggy Ray is imperious as a children and human rights lawyer.
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.
Peggy has made a real impact in children law. She is always tenacious, which is backed by her wealth of knowledge and experience.
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.
She is a stellar practitioner and takes a courageous approach to her cases; Peggy is known for her dedication and care to her clients.
Goodman Ray has some real heavyweights of the family law field, whose knowledge of the law is outstanding.
















