Department profile
Goodman Ray

Family/Children Law

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Goodman Ray

About

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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.

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Family/Children Law - London (Firms)

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

The team at Goodman Ray advises on the full range of family law issues, including private children cases. The firm has experience representing parents in high conflict proceedings, including cases where abuse and fabricated illness may be a factor.

Notable practitioners

Emma Sherrington is a key contact at the firm.

Strengths

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

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  • Goodman Ray is capable of doing almost every type of case. It has got a range of talent across the board and is a one stop shop for every aspect of family law.

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  • The team is very well regarded for representing children in complex domestic proceedings.

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