Goodman Ray were pleased to be instructed by the IAFL to intervene and assist the Court of Appeal in LB Hackney of Hackney v P & Otrs (Jurisdiction: 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention) [2023] EWCA Civ 1213 The IAFL were given permission to make written submissions which were prepared by...
Goodman Ray in Top 10 Influential Child’s Public Law Firms in London Business Today have selected a handful of London Public Law attorneys, representing various reputable law firms, to provide their readers with an insightful glimpse into the unique world of Children: Public Law Matters in London. We’re proud to...
Clare’s Law: The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, more commonly referred to as, Clare’s Law was first established throughout the United Kingdom in March 2014. This law allows individuals to seek information from the police about their partner or former partner’s previous abusive conduct. The objective...
Goodman Ray are proud to support the #EmbraceEquity campaign this International Women’s Day. To celebrate we spoke with Trudi Featherstone, Partner, and Jennifer Crossthwaite, Solicitor, who gave their views surrounding what it is like to be a woman in law and opened up about their personal experiences. Trudi Featherstone Why...
Consent plays a vital role in many aspects of the law in England & Wales, including sexual activity, medical treatment, and adoption. Consent is also a key element in surrogacy. Surrogacy is legal in the UK, though surrogacy agreements are not legally enforceable. At birth, the surrogate is the legal...
We are very excited to announce the opening of our new office in Brighton, 9 Pavilion Parade, Brighton BN2 1RA. The offices are in the heart of Brighton, opposite the Pavilion and within spitting distance of the Courts, the seafront and the centre of town. Goodman Ray has had an...
We are very sad to report the death of Joanna Bosanquet on Saturday 16 July 2022. Joanna joined the firm in the late 1990’s having qualified in a Central London practice. From the outset she demonstrated an extraordinary and dedicated commitment to her clients and to resolving their difficulties. Joanna...