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Goodman Ray LLP, is a highly acclaimed boutique family law practice renowned for its exceptional strength and market-leading expertise across the full spectrum of children and family law. The firm maintains an unparalleled national and international reputation, particularly for its work in complex children matters, spanning public law, private law, and intricate cross-border disputes.
Based in London with an expanding presence in Brighton, Goodman Ray successfully balances high-level representation for high-net-worth (HNW) and international clients with an unwavering commitment to publicly funded work, ensuring cutting-edge advice reaches all.
Cited by peers for its profound commitment to a child-centred ethos, the firm is noted for its ability to combine tenacious litigation with pragmatic non-court dispute resolution (ADR) strategies.
The firm is a recognized leader in international children law. Its dedicated specialists handle complex matters under The Hague Convention on Child Abduction, as well as cases involving international adoption, surrogacy, wardship, and jurisdictional disputes. The team has a stellar track record intervening in key Supreme Court and Court of Appeal cases that shape the landscape of family and human rights law.
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The family law team at Goodman Ray has notable focus on cross-border disputes. The firm has particular experience in advising on Hague Convention proceedings and also advises on public care matters that have an international element.
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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.
Goodman Ray is a hard-working firm. They think outside the box to secure good outcomes for clients.
The firm comes across as strong, assertive and supportive while showing a wonderful empathetic side.
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Janet Broadley is an expert mediator and litigator with vast experience in international child abduction, including cases concerning both Hague and non-Hague jurisdictions. She also regularly represents parents in cross-border residence and relocation disputes.
Janet is fantastic. She's a great lawyer with great judgement and is very knowledgeable.
Janet Broadley is a remarkable figure. She is a very tactical operator and a force to be reckoned with.
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.
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.
Kevin is a standout international children law practitioner.
Jemma Dally draws praise for her expert handling of both domestic and international matters related to adoption and surrogacy. She is also adept at fertility cases and family matters with immigration elements.
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.
Jemma's competence is exceptional, and no one can match her intellectually.
Jemma Dally is an incredible lawyer who I will be eternally grateful for. She showed amazing compassion throughout the case while being professional and knowledgeable.
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
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