Our work covers all areas of family law, with particular expertise in the following areas:
Call: 2005
'She can navigate really complex matters with such ease that she makes the job she does seem simple, but it is so effective and persuasive.'
Chambers UK Bar 2025
Lucy is an experienced advocate specialising in child law. Prior to specialising in family law, Lucy also practised at the criminal bar prosecuting and defending offences including serious sexual offences and domestic violence. This background has provided Lucy with invaluable experience, skills and knowledge that is particularly beneficial in cases involving and issues of sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, domestic violence and in cases requiring cross examination of a child. In the court room Lucy is a robust and tenacious advocate; with her clients Lucy is able to give firm and clear advice whilst remaining compassionate and sympathetic.
Specialist areas
Adoption and Special Guardianship
Care Proceedings
Child Arrangements
Domestic Violence
To instruct Lucy or for more information…
Call: 020 7353 6961
Email: clerks@harcourtchambers.co.uk
Lucy acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, children’s guardians, competent children and intervenors in a wide range of cases:
Lucy acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, children’s guardians, competent children and intervenors in a wide range of cases such as adoption, including adoptions with international elements, and child arrangements disputes, including intractable contact disputes.
'Lucy is a fabulous advocate and she is passionate about not only ensuring that justice is done, but also that her client knows that they have been heard.'
'Lucy is great with clients and a brilliant advocate.'
Chambers UK Bar 2025
‘Lucy is an incredible advocate. It is a skill that seems to come so naturally to her and her style is both effective and disarming. She is meticulous with her preparation and she fights fiercely for her clients and is able to build rapport with the most vulnerable clients incredibly quickly as she is both down to earth and sincere.'
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2025
"Lucy has a style of advocacy which is persuasive yet quietly assured. There is an ability to assimilate complex facts quickly and to present arguments concisely and there is a dedicated approach from day one."
Chambers UK Bar 2024
"Lucy is dedicated, robust in her advocacy and thorough. "
Chambers UK Bar 2024
‘Lucy is amiable and universally liked and regarded across the circuit. She is known for her thoroughness in preparing cases, realistic advice, client interaction and strong advocacy. She provides detailed and timely attendance notes following hearings.’
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2024
'Lucy has a strong reputation for being a professional, accomplished and dedicated advocate who has particular skill in client care. Lucy is particularly adept in cases involving an intermediary and at managing vulnerable and challenging clients.' - Solicitor
We are delighted to announce that Lucy Fairclough, formerly of Senate House Chambers, becomes a member of Harcourt Chambers with immediate effect. Lucy will continue to develop her busy and successful…