Profile
Position
Lucy is an experienced advocate specialising in child law. Prior to specialising in family law, Lucy also practised at the criminal bar prosecuting and defending offences including serious sexual offences and domestic violence. This background has provided Lucy with invaluable experience, skills and knowledge that is particularly beneficial in cases involving and issues of sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, domestic violence and in cases requiring cross examination of a child. In the court room Lucy is a robust and tenacious advocate; with her clients Lucy is able to give firm and clear advice whilst remaining compassionate and sympathetic.
Specialist areas
Adoption and Special Guardianship
Care Proceedings
Child Arrangements
Domestic Violence
Career
Call: 2005
Memberships
Education
Law School:
Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University (2005)
University:
University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (2003)
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The clerks are amazing, particularly Jessica Keen and Laurie Amron, who have saved the day on more than one occasion.'
- 'Laurie Amron and Jessica Keen are top class. You feel as though you get personal service from national chambers.'
- 'The clerks are great. Matthew Malloy is always really responsive and personable.'
- 'The clerks are fantastic and always go the extra mile. Matthew Malloy and Laurie Amron are excellent.'
- 'The service offered by the chambers was brilliant. Very quick responses from Matthew Molloy.'
- 'Harcourt covers the full range of family matters, from pupil to KC. Very strong Juniors. Rarely have no availability.'
- ' These are a go-to chambers for complex matters, they have the highest standards for their team from the very top to those just starting out.'
- 'The clerks at Harcourt Chambers are consistently helpful, diligent, and proactive in their efforts to support both you and your clients. Their commitment to ensuring the highest standard of service is exceptional, and they consistently go above and beyond to assist with even the most urgent matters.'