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

Ann Thompson is ‘vastly experienced in international children law – a steely fighter and a master strategist.

‐ Ann Thompson in the Legal 500, 2018

When you have something that’s really difficult, she’s going to be top of your list.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2018

Janet is very knowledgeable and commands a lot of respect from judges and opponents.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Kevin is really good on the law and willing to argue novel points.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Tom is a really good mediator, steady calm and a safe pair of hands.

‐ Client of Tom Brownrigg

She is a forerunner in international children law and especially complex surrogacy work.

‐ Jemma Dally in the Legal 500, 2024

I wanted to take the opportunity to extend my professional compliments regarding the excellent presentation of the most recent brief in the matter. It was very well considered and of enormous assistance.

‐ Counsel, head of family

“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.”

‐ Peggy Ray in The Legal 500, 2024

Kevin Skinner’s profile is genuinely impressive, built on a practice that predominantly deals with cases of the highest complexity at High Court level. He commands immense respect from both his peers and the judiciary, and is rightly regarded as one of the bastions of children’s law.

‐ Legal 500, 2027

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

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners 2023

Serena was fantastic. Serena is dealing with my family issue and she and her team handled the matter with patience and sincerely. I really appreciate it.

‐ Client of Serena Djiakouris

Their support comes with that extra level of knowledge and experience.

‐ Chambers & Partners 2020

She is a forerunner in international children law and especially complex surrogacy work.

‐ Jemma Dally in Chambers and Partners, 2024

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.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Her experience in international children law is second to none.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

She is an outstanding solicitor. Her professionalism and efficiency promotes results, and her experience and mind create relief.

‐ Client of Sheeja Sukumaran

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!

‐ Financial Remedies Client

Had a positive experience using Goodman Ray solicitors and Serena Djiakouris was very professional, highly sensitive and supportive. I highly recommend her.

‐ Client of Serena Djiakouris

Thomas Brownrigg has a fantastic head for numbers and he is very easy to communicate with and talk to. He is able to deal with really complicated cases.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Without your support throughout the case this result would not have been possible.

‐ Client of Izzy Jaques

He deals with the most complex work and does it brilliantly.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Goodman Ray has a good family law offering with experts both in children and financial remedy. There is no doubt that Goodman Ray can handle any case of any size and complexity.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Thomas Brownrigg is technically brilliant with a fine attention to detail. Speaks with calmness and authority that sets the clients at ease.

‐ Client of Tom Brownrigg

Thomas Brownrigg is an innovative mediator and excellent technical lawyer.

‐ Chambers High Net Worth 2025

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.

‐ REMO client

Janet Broadley (also a consultant) is ‘extremely experienced in international children work; she has a real eye for detail and a calm and reassuring manner.

‐ Janet Broadley in the Legal 500, 2018

Peggy is great with clients, who benefit from her years of experience.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

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

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

He is extraordinarily committed to his client; he’s able to build a very good empathy with clients and get the best from them.” “Kevin is always cool, calm, collected and gives clients good, no-nonsense advice.” “He is a big name in children law matters and he has great instincts.

‐ Kevin Skinner in Chambers and Partners, 2023

Trudi Featherstone is a really good mediator- a class act.

‐ Legal 500, 2026