Patrick Goodings
Senior Associate
Patrick Goodings is a Senior Associate at Marshall Diel & Myers, practising exclusively in matrimonial and family law. Dual-qualified in Bermuda and in England and Wales, Patrick brings over 13 years of specialist experience as a Family Barrister, with a distinguished career focused on complex financial disputes and high-conflict children matters, often involving international dimensions and high-net-worth clients.
A highly accomplished and confident courtroom advocate, Patrick has appeared at all levels of the Family Court in England and regularly represents clients in high-stakes litigation involving substantial asset portfolios, offshore trusts, corporate structures, and complex financial remedy proceedings. Known for his incisive cross-examination skills and strategic advocacy, Patrick delivers practical, results-driven solutions tailored to the commercial realities faced by his clients.
Patrick’s deals with all Matrimonial and Family matters and his financial expertise covers a broad range of contentious matters, including:
– Hidden assets and asset tracing
– Disputed business assets and valuations
– Immernman and illegally obtained evidence
– Financial abuse and dissipation of assets
– Reviewable dispositions of matrimonial property
– Non-matrimonial assets and matrimonialisation issues
– Ante-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
– Periodical payments and clean break orders
– Offshore trusts and asset protection structures
In children matters, Patrick handles the most sensitive and challenging disputes, including:
– Parental alienation
– Domestic abuse and coercive control
– Allegations of physical and sexual abuse
– Jurisdictional issues and international relocation
– Child abduction and Hague Convention proceedings
– Financial provision for children
Understanding that family litigation can be overwhelming and emotionally charged, Patrick combines a pragmatic, solution-focused approach with sound legal strategy, ensuring that clients remain focused on achieving long-term objectives without losing sight of the immediate challenges.
Patrick holds a Master’s Degree in Law, with a thesis focused on cross-border child abduction and the Hague Convention, underscoring his expertise in international family law issues. He is also a qualified arbitrator in England and Wales for both children and financial matters and a committee member of the Bermuda CIArb Branch. In addition to his strong litigation practice, Patrick is a firm advocate of alternative dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in mediation, arbitration, and Round Table Meetings, helping clients navigate complex disputes outside of the courtroom where appropriate.
Legal 500
Patrick’s expertise and client-focused approach have been consistently recognised by The Legal 500:
– “Patrick is a great advocate. He builds very good rapport with clients: they feel he is fighting their corner.” (Legal 500, 2025)
– “A highly skilled, level-headed advocate, who is approachable and well-prepared.” (Legal 500, 2024)
– “Patrick is a confident and committed advocate—efficient and incisive. He is empathetic and very personable, with very sound judgement.” (Legal 500, 2023)
– “Patrick has an excellent capacity for putting parties and witnesses at ease. He always strives to ensure that fairness is achieved for vulnerable parties. He always demonstrates willingness to go the extra mile for his clients and represents them fearlessly and with endless energy.” (Legal 500, 2022)
Education and Awards
– University of Leeds – LLB (Hons) Law, 2007
– Northumbria University Law School – Bar Professional Training Course (BVC), 2010
– Northumbria University Law School – LLM Master’s in Law, 2011
– Lincoln’s Inn – Shelford Scholar
Bar Admissions
– England and Wales, 2010
– Bermuda – Registered Associate
Industry Associations
– Family Law Bar Association
– North Eastern Circuit
– Associate Member, Society of Hair Strand Testing
– Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Financial and Children Schemes)