2DRJ

Barrister

Lucy accepts instructions in both criminal and family matters.

Lucy regularly prosecutes and defends in Crown Court trials, including for affray, domestic violence, and drugs matters.

Lucy has acted in both care proceedings and private children proceedings. Lucy has appeared in the High Court (Family Division) for applications for Deprivation of Liberty Orders and cases with jurisdictional complexity.

Those who instruct Lucy have noted that, “she consistently demonstrated an extraordinary level of legal acumen, professionalism, and unwavering dedication”.

Lucy has been praised for, “the mature and calm way in which [she] managed her client, who was both vulnerable and not the easiest of clients”.

Before undertaking pupillage, Lucy studied History and Russian at Durham University, including a year abroad spent in Tomsk, Siberia. Lucy can speak conversational Russian, and in her spare time enjoys cooking recipes collected on her travels.

Cases of Note

R v MW [2026] - MW faced an indictment of four counts: controlling or coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft, and property damage. MW was unanimously acquitted on all counts, save the property damage. R v KO [2025] - KO was convicted of assault of an emergency worker following admissions made in cross-examination. R v JM [2025] - JM was convicted of assault by beating in a domestic violence case involving a vulnerable complainant.

Called to the Bar in 2023 Inner Temple

Qualifications

BA History and Russian – Durham University PGDL – BPP University, Distinction BTC – BPP University, Distinction

Awards

Marshall Hall Trust Award 2023, Inner Temple Exhibition Scholarship 2022, Inner Temple Career Commitment Scholarship 2022, BPP University