Lucy has a busy practice across the full range of personal injury law representing Claimants and Defendants. She has an active paperwork practice, advising on liability, quantum, Part 36 offers, and drafting statements of case. Lucy regularly attends court in small claims and fast track matters.
Examples of her recent instructions include:

• Successfully defended against a Highways Act claim involving a vehicle being damaged by a pothole.
• Represented a Claimant in an Occupiers’ Liability claim involving a slip in a pub, obtaining a judgment of £25,000 in damages.
• Represented a pedestrian Claimant who was struck by a vehicle and thrown onto the windscreen, securing a judgment of £19,000 in damages.
• Represented an employee whose employer failed to provide suitable PPE, namely cut resistant gloves, resulting in a serious laceration and nerve damage, ultimately obtaining a judgment of over £22,000 in damages.
• Represented a Claimant in a primary victim claim involving an explosion at work.
• Successfully defended against an allegation that a refuse truck had collided with a parked vehicle on a caravan site.
• Successfully defended an RTA claim in demonstrating the Defendant was the incorrect party.
• Advised on a matter involving an employee sustaining a chemical burn on the Defendant’s premises.
• Advised on a matter involving a teacher sustaining an injury at work caused by a student.
• Advised on a matter involving an employee sustaining a penetrating eye injury from metal on a construction site.
• Advised on a matter involving a cyclist sustaining injury from camouflaged chicane barriers.
• Regularly advises on matters involving slip injuries within the workplace.
• Drafted a schedule of loss in excess of £1.1 million.

Lucy is willing to act on a CFA basis where appropriate.

Lucy acts regularly in the Employment Tribunal for both Claimants and Respondents and welcomes instructions in all areas of employment law.

Notable cases include:

•  Successfully represented the Claimant in a claim for unfair dismissal and unlawful deduction of wages, obtaining Judgment in excess of £53,000 – Mr Jeremy Morgan v AB Glass Doors & Windows Limited (In Liquidation)
•  Successfully defended against a claim for which the Tribunal had no jurisdiction and subsequent application to amend – Ms Y Xu v The Square Ltd
•  Represented a Respondent in a 2-day Preliminary Hearing dealing with an application to postpone, an application to strike out, and an application to consolidate several ET1s.
•  Successfully concluded a 2-day hearing on a claim for constructive unfair dismissal resulting in the Claimant’s withdrawal of the claim after cross-examination.
•  Successfully represented the Respondent in a 5-day hearing for claims of breach of contract, direct pregnancy/maternity discrimination, constructive unfair dismissal, victimisation, and detriment following refusal of a flexible working request – M Slyk v Nursery @ Aspire
•  Successfully represented the Respondent in a complex 5-day claim of unfair dismissal concerning serious allegations of misconduct by a healthcare professional.
•  Successfully represented the Respondent in a 3-day hearing involving claims of harassment on the grounds of disability and harassment on the grounds of sexual orientation.
•  Acted for the Claimant in proceedings alleging wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal, automatic unfair dismissal, and associated claims, against 5 Respondents, which concluded by settlement.
•  Successfully defended the Respondent in a complex 4-day hearing involving claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination arising from disability, and failure to make reasonable adjustments, arising from the dismissal of a teaching assistant for serious safeguarding concerns.
•  Successfully represented the Respondent in a 3-day hearing for indirect sex discrimination relating to pre-employment training requirements.
•  Successfully represented the Claimant in a 2-day hearing for unfair dismissal within a micro-business.

Lucy accepts instructions at all stages of Court of Protection health and welfare, and property and financial affairs proceedings. Lucy has been instructed by local authorities to act in contested final hearings and roundtable meetings and is experienced in writing position statements and draft orders.

Lucy has particular experience in applications made under section 21A Mental Capacity Act, concerning capacity and best interests.

Examples of her recent instructions include:

• Acted for the Official Public Guardian in an application to revoke a deputyship order due to a mismanagement of funds
• Represented the Local Authority in seeking a declaration of a lack of capacity
• Acted for the Local Authority in an application by P to change living placements

Lucy represents parties at Inquest. Some of her notable cases include:

• Representing the family in a matter of a diabetic 71-year-old who tragically died due to an untreated acute kidney injury which led to urosepsis. The Coroner made a finding of neglect and issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report.
• Representing the local authority in a matter involving a death in a care home due to a failure to follow the individual’s care plan. The Coroner made a finding of neglect and issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report.

“For the first time, it genuinely felt like someone was firmly in our corner - and that meant everything. Your commitment to protecting our best interests was evident at every stage. Your cross-examination and submissions were outstanding. I would not want to be on the receiving end! The calm, control, and precision you brought into the hearing were instrumental in tipping things in our favour. We simply couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. After more than a year, we can finally breathe easier and start to put this difficult chapter behind us.” (Lay client)

“Your work has been nothing short of exceptional. From the extensive paperwork and out-of-hours responses to your clear dedication to our case - we couldn’t have asked for better representation. Your cross-examination was truly outstanding and played a key role in the claimant’s withdrawal. We are incredibly grateful for the skill and care you brought to every part of the process. You are an absolute credit to the legal system, and we genuinely appreciate everything you’ve done.” (Lay client)

“This was an outstanding result, and I am very grateful for your assistance with this case. I hope to instruct you again shortly and will certainly be recommending you to my colleagues.” (Instructing solicitor)

“Our client has said that it “feels like a win” and they’re very happy with the outcome. Thanks again for your hard work.” (Instructing solicitor)

“This afternoon [Lucy] was well prepared, on top of the facts and the law and her advocacy belied her experience.” (Opposing barrister)

“Thank you for everything. It was obvious that you really cared which gave me a lot of confidence. Plus, your ability to keep smiling was amazing.” (Lay client)

“Your support and guidance throughout the process was vital. We felt very well-represented, and the outcome was proof of it. It was a pleasure to work with you.” (Lay client)

“Thank you for your dedication and hard work. We were truly fortunate to have you on our side, your contribution was outstanding from beginning to end.” (Lay client)

“I wanted to provide some feedback as she has been absolutely incredible – Lucy has been attentive and committed to the hearing, supportive to the client, witnesses and I, informative as to the updates and progression of the trial, and overall a reliable Barrister as always.” - (Instructing Solicitor)

• Member of the Personal Injuries Bar Association
• Member of the Employment Lawyers Association
• Member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

•  First Class Honours: Law LLB at Newcastle University (2017-2021) and University of Copenhagen (2019-2020)
•  Distinction: BTC LLM at BPP Bristol (2021-2022)

Awards

•  The Medico-Legal Society Prize 2021
•  Pride of Newcastle University Award 2021 for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life
•  Celebrating Success award by Newcastle University for Individual Outstanding Contribution to Societies 2021
•  Peer Mentor Award 2021: Most Innovative Meetings by Newcastle University 2021
•  Gold Inclusivity Award by Newcastle University Students’ Union 2021 on behalf of the Newcastle University Bar Society
•  Professional Learning Through Representation award 2021
•  Winner of The People of Erasmus+ 2020 competition
•  NCL+ award (2019) and NCL+ Advanced Award in Career Preparation (2021) by Newcastle University

Scholarships

•  Inner Temple Exhibition Scholarship 2021
•  BPP Career Commitment Scholarship 2021
•  BPP Excellence Scholarship 2021
•  BPP Advocacy Scholarship 2021
•  BPP Campus Ambassador Scholarship 2021

Other

• During her legal studies, Lucy won numerous regional and national mooting competitions and was selected to represent BPP in the Nuremberg Court Moot competition