Lucy’s practise covers all areas of family law, including private children, public children and ancillary relief and she has a special interest in public children work.
Prior to joining Zenith, Lucy spent three years as a legal assistant for Calderdale MBC, concentrating solely on care proceedings and private children work. She has also spent the last 5 months working with Kirklees MBC appearing in the Family Proceedings Courts and County Courts in care proceedings and private children matters.
Lucy has experience in conducting contested hearings for Interim Care Orders, Interim Supervision orders, applications for party status and applications under section 38 (6) of the Children Act 1989.
She also has experience in cases where paternity and capacity are in issue.
Furthermore, Lucy has also appeared in the Court of Protection on matters concerning the appointment of Deputies.
Lucy completed her pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service in London where she undertook all aspects of prosecution work, appearing in the Magistrates and crown courts across London. She maintained her interest in family work and took a special interest in the prosecution of child neglect and child abuse cases.
Areas of expertise:
- Ancillary relief
- Public and private children work
- Private family law
