“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 joined Coram as a tenant in October 2024, having successfully completed her pupillage under the supervision of Sarah Branson, Sarah Tyler and Bianca Jackson.
Lucy welcomes instructions across all areas of family law. She has appeared in financial remedy proceedings, including FDRs involving intervenors, final hearings and enforcement proceedings. She has also appeared in private law children, public law children, Hague and Family Law Act applications, often representing very vulnerable clients, and often involving multi-day final hearings and fact-finding hearings.
Lucy is able to effectively represent neurodivergent clients. She has completed a qualification in Understanding Autism and has learnt conversational Makaton and BSL to assist in obtaining instructions from non-verbal clients.
Lucy has also assisted in cases involving TOLATA, FGM, appeals and stay applications, cases in the High Court, and has worked with leading counsel. She has an interest in and has worked on cases in the Court of Protection.
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
