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Our Team

For over 25 years, Goodwins Family Law Solicitors has been providing clients with the finest legal services. Our team have a vast range of experience so you can be sure that you are getting the most knowledgeable and dedicated people around. Here you will find all the information you need about us.

Raymond Barda

Position: Principal

Experience: 35 years

Ray qualified in 1987 as a solicitor. Upon qualifying Ray undertook a mix of family law and commercial litigation until 2001 when he joined Goodwins…

Nicholas Goodwin

Position: Consultant

Experience: 40 years

Having qualified as a solicitor in 1982, Nicholas has practised as a family lawyer for over 30 years, founding Goodwins Family Law along the way…

Carla Fishlock

Position: Solicitor

Experience: 15 years

Carla joined us in 2007 and started her legal studies shortly after. She became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, and has…

Helen Ioannou

Position: Solicitor

Experience: 10 years

Helen joined Goodwins in February 2018. Specialising in all aspects of family law, Helen has built a varied caseload ranging from complex HNW (high net…

Sandra Blaxall

Position: Practice Manager

Experience: 31 years

With over 26 years’ experience in legal finance, Sandra has been our accounts and practice manager since 1993, as well as being the firm’s Compliance…

Hannah Saunders

Position: Solicitor

Experience: 1 years

Hannah joined the firm in October 2021 after completing her training contract in an insurance specialist national firm. Hannah has had an interest in family…

Why choose us

Divorce & family law specialists

A leading London based firm

Members of the Law Society

Established over 25 years

Excellent client satisfaction rate

International divorce experts

High net worth cases undertaken

Highly competitive fee structure

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Client Feedback

I don’t normally write reviews, but I wanted to mention the excellent service that Helen provided. Not only did she gave good legal advice and direction, but I found her to be very professional in her manner and approach. I…

Z M, August 2021

I found the service was excellent. Helen was so kind and efficient that made a very difficult time alot easier. Everything was explained clearly so I knew exactly what was happening. I would totally recommend her and Goodwins to anyone.…

l S, March 2020

Had a fantastic experience working with Goodwins. They helped me to successfully defend my position in court and the results were more than I could have imagined. They provide an extremely professional service and I would enlist their future services…

S M, August 2019

Very happy with choosing Goodwins for such an important matter. Carla, my Solicitor has been excellent, available and has made me feel like I actually have somebody on my side that can help me.

P S, September 2019

I cannot recommend Helen enough, she is very thorough and professional, and has provided excellent legal advice and support. Additionally, the customer service provided is second to none. I would definitely recommend her services and expertise.

A J, July 2020

Helen was a great help and dealt me in an empathetic but firm way, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

A K, July 2020

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