“When instructing Lucy, I have complete confidence that the case is in safe and capable hands, she is highly regarded by clients”
– Solicitor
About
Lucy accepts instructions in all areas of family law, having joined Chambers as a tenant in October 2024 following the successful completion of pupillage.
She has experience in private law children proceedings, representing both parents and children, as well as applications under the Family Law Act 1996. Lucy has appeared in complex and sensitive fact-finding hearings involving allegations of serious sexual abuse, incest, rape, and serious coercive and controlling behaviour.
Lucy has also been instructed in abduction and relocation matters, including cases with both Hague and non-Hague elements.
In financial remedy and TOLATA proceedings, Lucy has experience of representing parties at all stages, including FDRs (including those involving intervenors), final hearings, and enforcement applications.
In public law children proceedings, Lucy has acted for local authorities, parents, and the children in cases progressing to contested final hearings, including those involving allegations of non-accidental injury.
Lucy also welcomes instructions in Court of Protection matters, including acting on behalf of the Official Solicitor.
Practice Areas
Public Law Children
Private Law Children
Finance and Private Client
Court of Protection
International Family Law
Publications
Education and Awards
Lucy studied law at the University of Oxford and graduated with a first (distinction). She was a scholar and was awarded two Examinations Prizes for achieving the top results in her College. Lucy then received a Cassel Scholarship from Lincoln’s Inn to study the Bar Course at the Inns of Court College of Advocacy.
Testimonials
“I have had the pleasure of working with Lucy Taylor for a number of years, both during my time as a trainee solicitor and since qualifying. Throughout this period, she has been an invaluable source of guidance and support, particularly in my case some complex and some straightforward. I have always had clear and decisive direction and guidance from Lucy. She never hesitates to pick up the phone to have a chat about a case. She consistently responds to ALL queries that are raised in the brief and in email, no matter how many queries. Answering them with patience, clarity, ease and expertise. She updates me regularly on matters and I never have to chase and wonder what is happening on cases.
Lucy’s legal knowledge is exceptional; she is one of my first choices of counsel for both private children and care proceedings. Her approach is meticulous; she engages thoroughly with all materials, including briefs and never simply reiterates the contents in her position statements, instead, she brings her own analysis, identifying key issues and considerations that may have otherwise been overlooked.
When instructing Lucy, I have complete confidence that the case is in safe and capable hands, she is highly regarded by clients, many of whom have specifically requested her continued involvement in the case following initial representation, her professionalism and client care are consistently of the highest standard taking into account various vulnerabilities of many of my clients. She is able to gentle guide or a stern voice if and when needed. She remains calm under pressure and provides reassurance in challenging circumstances. I know I can always rely on her for sound, clear advice to clients as well as myself and practical support whenever needed.
Lucy is an outstanding barrister, and it has been both a privilege and a pleasure to work alongside her. I hope to be able to continue to work with her however I know she is always booked and busy!”
– Solicitor
