Call: 2003
Lucy Davis enjoys a busy practice specialising in Family Finance, Private Children and Cohabitation. Lucy has experience in all aspects of family law, with a particular emphasis on cases involving issues surrounding neurodivergence and cultural issues.
Lucy accepts instructions on a Direct Public Access basis. She appears at all court levels and has a wealth of experience in injunctive relief and emergency applications, and undertakes TOLATA matters.
Lucy sits as a Private FDR judge.
Professional clients say:
“We have sent her cases where clients are more vulnerable and need a great deal of support within the court arena. She has always shown sensitivity to their needs, and her preparation of the case is well pleaded. Her feedback to ourselves is swift and thorough, and with a clear explanation of the next steps required.”
“The feedback we receive from clients is very positive; they feel listened to, and their case is meticulously prepared. Lucy explains matters in a way the client can understand, and they feel confident that she can put forward their case in the best possible way.”
“She is a force to be reckoned with. Her manner in court and level of preparation are exceptional”.
Direct Public Access Clients say;
“I felt better the moment I met Lucy. She knew my case inside and out and really fought for me in court. It felt so good knowing I had someone really on my side.”
“I hope never to be back in court, but if I am, I want Lucy with me. She really listened to me and knows her stuff. She was superb in court.”
Lucy advises and represents clients across the full spectrum of financial remedy proceedings, with expertise in complex and high-value disputes. She is regularly instructed in cases involving substantial asset portfolios, intricate financial structures and sensitive family dynamics.
Lucy has experience in high-net-worth financial remedy cases involving assets exceeding £10 million, for example, disputes concerning complex property portfolios, inherited wealth, offshore holdings and sophisticated investment structures.
She also has experience in farming and rural economy cases, for instance, matters involving agricultural land, family farming partnerships, intergenerational ownership arrangements and succession issues, often requiring careful consideration of liquidity, valuation and preservation of family businesses.
Lucy regularly advises and represents clients in business and company valuation disputes, which consist of detailed analysis of corporate structures, business accounts and liquidity issues. Lucy is also experienced in the cross-examination of forensic accountants, valuation experts and other financial professionals in contested proceedings.
She is frequently instructed in cases involving trust assets, such as discretionary trusts, nuptial settlements, inherited trusts and arguments relating to beneficial interests, resource availability and trust variation.
Her practice also includes interim and procedural applications, for example, appeals, freezing injunctions, applications to set aside orders, enforcement proceedings and litigation concerning non-disclosure or dissipation of assets.
Lucy has extensive experience in non-matrimonial and family asset disputes, including cases with intervenors, disputed beneficial ownership, family contributions and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA).
She is knowledgeable in handling conduct-based financial remedy proceedings, and notably successful representation in cases where litigation conduct, financial misconduct or personal behaviour has been relevant to the court’s determination.
Lucy regularly acts in needs-based cases, with careful analysis of housing, income and long-term financial security, often in circumstances where resources are limited, or one party is financially vulnerable.
Lucy represents parents, family members and guardians in complex private children proceedings, with expertise in emotionally sensitive and high-conflict disputes. She is known for her careful handling of vulnerable individuals and cases involving psychological or emotional abuse.
Lucy has particular experience in cases involving neurodiversity, particularly where children or parents present with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder or related conditions. She is experienced in ensuring proceedings are managed fairly and sensitively for neurodiverse clients and families and is dedicated to securing the right outcome for children with specialist needs.
She also has a wealth of experience in cases involving narcissistic personality traits and behaviours, featuring situations where communication dynamics, emotional manipulation or deep-rooted conflict significantly impact co-parenting and the welfare of the child.
She is frequently instructed in Implacable hostility and parental alienation cases, involving highly entrenched disputes where contact has broken down, and the court is required to consider complex welfare and psychological evidence.
Her practice also involves cases concerning cases involving cultural and religious dimensions, consisting of disputes concerning upbringing, education, faith practices, relocation and identity issues within multicultural families.
Lucy has experience in representation involving Rule 16.4 / Guardian appointments, covering matters where children require separate representation due to complexity, welfare concerns or allegations of significant harm.
She is well versed in handling applications for grandparents contact orders, including cases consisting of fractured family relationships, long-term caregiving arrangements and restoration of family relationships following separation.
Lucy regularly acts in matters concerning internal and international jurisdictional issues, like relocation disputes, cross-border family arrangements, as well as questions concerning the appropriate forum for proceedings.
She is experienced in representing clients in cases involving vulnerable witnesses and communication difficulties, for example, clients or witnesses requiring British Sign Language interpretation, intermediary support or evidence through interpreters and other participation measures.
Lucy has developed strong practice in specific issue applications, such as disputes concerning change of name, medical treatment and intervention, educational decisions, religious upbringing and permission to travel or holiday abroad.
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Lucy is a dedicated horse owner and rider. She is passionate about fitness and all aspects of animal welfare. Lucy is a huge fan of travel and commits to this interest as often as possible.
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