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

This is a fantastic result! It’s better than I hoped for…

‐ REMO client

Thomas Brownrigg is a good family mediator who is dedicated to his clients.

‐ Legal 500, 2025

Everyone at Goodman Ray is just excellent. The recruitment, both external and internal, is very solid.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Thomas Brownrigg is a very talented lawyer with the requisite technical ability and judgement.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

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

‐ Jemma Dally in Chambers and Partners, 2024

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

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

Kevin Skinner has decades of experience in international cases and knows the law better than most. Clients adore his can-do attitude and he finds flexible solutions.

‐ Legal 500, 2026

She is exceptionally dedicated to every case. Hard-working is an understatement.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Hannah is a class act who is respected by clients and professionals alike. She combines unparalleled legal knowledge with an ability to focus on the key issues and find practical solutions.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Peggy Ray is really knowledgeable and knows her stuff.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

She’s incredibly tenacious and has brilliant judgement. She relentlessly fights her client’s corner.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2022

Even if she has to present a difficult position, she does it expertly and brings people along with her. She is very good at case planning and strategy.

‐ Peggy Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2023

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.

‐ Client of Rachel Browne

Tom is an excellent advocate. He is intelligent, kind and pragmatic.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2026

Working with Thomas Brownrigg I had confidence that we would reach a resolution and were treated as individuals where I felt other firms would have not done so as readily

‐ Client of Tom Brownrigg

Goodman Ray are always professional, polite and friendly. They are flexible and quick to respond to enquiries.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

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

Shabina Begum is quite simply the go-to authority for any case with an international element involving gender-based violence. She tirelessly fights for all her clients with real passion and understanding.

‐ Legal 500, 2027

Goodman Ray and Trudi Featherstone provided the very best service I could have hoped for through an extremely difficult time. Always caring, truly expert in their field and incredibly responsive. Thank you!

‐ Client of Trudi Featherstone

Thomas is a wonderful child-inclusive mediator, incredibly patient and excellent at navigating through complex mediations.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

Kevin Skinner is genuinely interested in his cases and has a reputation for being involved in the very biggest cases. Kevin also has a particular expertise in cross-border work

‐ Kevin Skinner in the Legal 500, 2024

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.

‐ T.A, client of Trudi Featherstone

I’m incredibly glad I chose Goodman Ray, and especially grateful to have had Kevin Skinner as my solicitor. Kevin’s professionalism, clarity, and calm guidance made all the difference during an emotionally challenging case. He was always thoroughly prepared, insightful, and genuinely committed to securing the best possible outcome. I felt supported and informed at every step, and his strategic thinking gave me real confidence. Highly recommended

‐ Client of Kevin Skinner

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

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

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

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2027

She has a very strong reputation in this space.

‐ Chambers and Partners, 2025

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

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026

I want to say thank you. To Sheeja, Lucia, Esmee and all her team. Sheeja is exceptionally sharp, knowledgeable and reassuringly direct. You immediately know you are dealing with someone who really knows her field. What I would say has been most impressive is the amount of work and thought that clearly goes on behind the scenes. She and her team put a huge amount into what they do and that effort is very much appreciated. Very thankful to have an experienced and committed team representing me. Highly recommend this company.

‐ Client of Sheeja Sukumaran and Lucia Luque

Tom Brownrigg – Tom is clever, compassionate, and pragmatic. You couldn’t hope for a better mediator.

‐ Legal 500, 2027

Hannah Ward is always excellent, thoughtful and attentive. She is very hard working and does not let the ball drop.

‐ Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2026