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

Goodman Ray manage to combine expert legal knowledge with a really human approach to cases which clients appreciate so much.

‐ Legal 500 – 2024

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

He is highly committed to his clients and pursues their cases ferociously and with total commitment.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

A hidden gem that is very good on both children and finances.

‐ Chambers & Partners 2020

Goodman Ray takes on complex matters and turns things around for clients against the odds.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Tom is incredibly reassuring and able to deal with every aspect of the issues and concerns that come up, meaning clients feel supported.

‐ Tom Brownrigg in the Legal 500, 2024

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

Jemma is very creative in approach to the law and is always at the forefront at developing legislation. She is the go-to person for difficult surrogacy matters.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

“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.”

‐ Peggy Ray in The Legal 500, 2024

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 in Chambers and Partners, 2024

Kevin is a big name in the field and has expertise in more than one heavyweight area of public law.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

Janet Broadley is quite exceptional as a solicitor. Her dedication to her clients is second-to-none. She often represents children in international cases and consistently achieves fabulous outcomes for them.

‐ Janet Broadley in the Legal 500, 2024

The team is exceptionally strong and respected across all areas of family law.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Hannah is incredibly organised and very forensic in her analysis of a case.

‐ Hannah Perry, 2023

Ann Thompson is an excellent children’s lawyer who is very experienced in this field.

‐ Ann Thompson in the Legal 500, 2023

Hannah shows huge attention to detail and provides a voice to vulnerable clients.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

It was a pleasure working with Busola and Goodman Ray. She is highly professional, incredibly supportive, and always brings a great, positive energy to the team. Her clear communication and helpful guidance made our collaboration fantastic. I highly recommend her.

‐ Client of Busola Oyenekan

The team is capable of taking on complex cases against ‘magic circle’ firms, including with an international element.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

Jemma brings an innovative and creative approach to things and she takes chances. She follows her instincts and her instincts are usually right.

‐ Jemma Dally in the Legal 500, 2024

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 High Net Worth 2025

Peggy Ray is a titan in this field – when she says things people listen.”

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2024

Tom Brownrigg is a mediator who I would recommend without hesitation. He is bright whilst remaining approachable and I have received very positive feedback as to how Tom is able to manage difficult personalities within a mediation setting.

‐ Tom Brownrigg in the Legal 500, 2023

Goodman Ray is a family team of strength and depth. Impressive in litigation and out of court dispute resolution. Always looking at innovative ways to resolve disputes and support clients. An excellent knowledge of law and procedure that is used both tactically and effectively. One of the best, if not the best in terms of efficiency and reliability.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

Trudi Featherstone is innovative, solution-driven driven and down-to-earth. She is vastly experienced and one of London’s elite mediators.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

Catriona Allan is undoubtedly the best solicitor I have come across in the 12 years I have been practicing as a barrister…the energy she puts into defending clients never ceases to amaze me.’

‐ Catriona Allan in the Legal 500, 2022

Hannah is thoughtful and approachable. You can trust and rely on her judgement.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Jemma Dally is a no-nonsense force to be reckoned with. Jemma was unflappable and sensitive, but firm throughout. She is always completely on top of the case, and totally dedicated. She makes each client feel like they are her only one.

‐ Jemma Dally in the Legal 500, 2024

Kevin is a standout international children law practitioner.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Novlet made me feel at ease when she dealt with my case and made me feel important, especially when I was at my lowest. Thank you Novlet.

‐ Client of Novlet Levy

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.

‐ Client of Jennifer Crossthwaite