Lucy leads Rothley Law’s Court of Protection team, supporting some of the firm’s most vulnerable clients with clarity, care and an absolute focus on protecting their financial and personal wellbeing.
Since qualifying in 2011 Lucy has focused on Court of Protection work, assisting clients with catastrophic brain injuries or have severe mental health difficulties. She also acts for clients with degenerative conditions such as Dementia or Parkinson’s Disease. She is particularly experienced with cases of substantial compensation awards as a result of severe and complex injuries and manages Estates and funds in excess of £10million and those in the process of complex and ongoing litigation disputes. Lucy understands the importance of ensuring that claimants are adequately compensated to ensure they receive the professional support they need for the rest of their lives.
She acts as a Professional Deputy and Trustee on behalf of clients who lack capacity to manage elements of their affairs. Her clients have complex financial and personal arrangements, and some have historically been subject to financial exploitation and abuse. Lucy has extensive practical experience across a range of client needs: managing complex and challenging care packages, dealing with the purchase and adaptation of accessible properties, and implementing multi-disciplinary teams including case managers and various therapies.
Due to her previous experience of more general private client work, she also acts for high-net-worth individuals as their Attorney or Deputy.
In her day-to-day practice, Lucy supports other professional and lay Deputies, advising on all aspects of financial management work. She advises and represents Deputies in both contentious and non-contentious applications for their appointment, for the execution of Statutory Wills, for permission to make gifts and to deal with property and investment strategies. Lucy and her team work seamlessly alongside litigation teams to offer consultative Professional Deputyship and Personal Injury Trustee services.
As a member of the Court of Protection Court Users Group, Court of Protection Practitioners Association and Professional Deputies Forum, Lucy engages with the professional community to support ongoing professional development and improvements in practice. She regularly writes articles for the legal and disability press as well as delivering ongoing training to those practicing Court of Protection work and supporting vulnerable individuals and those lacking capacity.
Testimonials
“Lucy is calm and considered in her approach whilst also being strong and decisive when needed.”
“Lucy is very knowledgeable and the sort of person who gives confidence that she is managing matters. She is approachable, well regarded by clients and takes a sensible approach.
“It is clear Lucy is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for her clients.”
“I have always been impressed by her down-to-earth and practical approach when supporting clients with tough decisions”
“She is extremely robust and has a conscientious approach to case”.