Lucy is a partner and practice group leader of the private client team.
Specialisms
Lucy advises on drafting wills, estate and inheritance tax planning, Lasting powers of attorney, the creation and administration of trusts, Court of Protection work and the administration estates. As a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners, Lucy specialises in advising high net worth clients on all aspects of their estates.
Experience
Lucy is highly experienced in working with clients at all stages of their life, whether it’s starting out, established families or people in their senior years. She is able to identify likely issues that could be on their agenda (or should be) and works proactively with them and other departments within the firm, to ensure they have well rounded advice.
Lucy provides support and advice in a clear, straightforward manner and builds lasting relationships with her clients.
Key achievements
Lucy is on the Board of Trustees of Heart of Bucks a charitable community foundation that matches donor funds with local projects and good causes.
Lucy has been awarded Lawyer of the Year by the Bucks, Berks and Oxon Law Society in recognition of the high standard of service she provides to her clients.
Lucy is ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers High Net Worth Guide and is regarded as a “Leading Partner” by the Legal 500, an independent directory of the best lawyers in the UK.
She is a member of the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) and Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP).
Lucy’s expertise has been sought by broadcast media and national newspapers and she frequently gives talks at local community groups to help people plan for their future.
Outside the office
Lucy lives in Thame and is a keen cook in her spare time.
