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Goodman Ray is the boutique children and family firm. The firm has a reputation for excellence in all fields of children and family work.
Goodman Ray is a powerhouse in children public law, representing parents and children through their Children’s Guardians. We have a strong team of accredited lawyers dealing with a wide range of cases including complex medical cases, cases where the effects of undiagnosed medical conditions are confused with signs of abuse, allegations of physical injury, as well as cases involving allegations of sexual and emotional abuse. We have a highly regarded specialist adoption team with a reputation for excellence and renowned name for being at the forefront of cutting-edge law.
In 2022 the firm moved to offices at 9 Gough Square, in the heart of London’s legal center, a stone’s throw away from the Royal Courts of Justice and the Central Family Court. Their new offices provide conference and meeting rooms, suitable for remote Court hearings, meetings, and an open-plan area to host seminars, training events and to encourage collaborative working. Goodman Ray opened a second office in Brighton following a significant increase in work on the South Coast, with a permanent address a few minutes from the Family Court.
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Goodman Ray fields a well-regarded family law practice that frequently represents parents and guardians of children in public law proceedings. The team handles serious cases relating to non-accidental injuries and abuse, often requiring technical medical examination. Lawyers at Goodman Ray also have broader experience in areas such as adoption, wardship, surrogacy and fertility law.
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Goodman Ray has some real heavyweights of the family law field, whose knowledge of the law is outstanding.
Goodman Ray is a leading firm doing cutting-edge work for a diverse range of clients with a broad range of needs. They go the extra mile for their clients, working really hard to get the right result.
The family department is dedicated to providing a tip-top service for clients going through care proceedings. It is an excellent team, well prepared and supportive of clients.
Everyone at Goodman Ray is just excellent. The recruitment, both external and internal, is very solid.
Goodman Ray are an excellent team who can handle the most sensitive and complex cases with seeming ease.
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Peggy is compassionate and committed.
Peggy Ray is really knowledgeable and knows her stuff.
Hannah Perry is tirelessly committed to her clients and brings a gravitas to her work.
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.
Hannah is thoughtful and approachable. You can trust and rely on her judgement.
Emma is an excellent family solicitor - compassionate and supportive, yet realistic.
Emma Sherrington is the go-to for children work. She is fearlessly bright and is always two steps ahead.
Emma Sherrington is extremely experienced and focused on achieving the best outcome for the child at the heart of the proceedings.
Kevin is an expert in all aspects of children law. Kevin has an excellent, dare I say encyclopedic, knowledge of the law which he uses to put forward arguments on behalf of children.
Kevin Skinner is a really fantastic lawyer and very popular with his clients as they feel supported and listened to.
Kevin is an astute and hard-working lawyer, known for having a robust and thorough approach to preparation.
Catriona Allan advises clients on a wide variety of public children law matters. Her expertise includes proceedings concerning non-accidental injury, deprivation of liberty and other welfare concerns.
Catriona is extremely impressive. You can tell she really cares and is one of those solicitors who goes the extra mile.
Catriona is a pleasure to work with. She always provides sound, sensible advice.
Catriona is joy to work for. She is on top of the case throughout, both factually and in terms of legal principles. She goes over and above what is expected for her clients.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
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