Lucy is a wonderful barrister, as strong on written submissions as she is on her feet, where she attracts the ear of judges with her court manner, and more than holds her own with silks far more senior than her.

LEGAL 500 2024, FAMILY: CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Lucy is a family law specialist and has practised in family law throughout her professional career. Her practice now spans all areas of family law with a particular emphasis on children work. In addition to her children practice Lucy is able to deal with Court of Protection work.

Directory Quotes

Lucy Reed KC specialises in children work and acts for clients on a wide variety of public and private cases. ‘She has amazing client care skills and her approach is very balanced and reasoned.’ She is very professional and has a very good understanding of the law and can disseminate that information to clients.’ ‘Lucy can get to the heart of the case quickly and is a very reassuring barrister.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Children

Lucy specialises in children work and acts for clients on a wide variety of public and private cases. ‘She is an intelligent, highly regarded advocate who provides realistic advice to clients.’ “Lucy leads the courtroom without being overbearing and is well respected nationally.’ ‘Lucy is formidable in dealing with complex children public law cases.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Family/Children

Lucy is completely unflappable. She always has a realistic, measured and well thought out approach. Organised and conscientious. Comfortably holds her own against silks. An outstanding advocate.”

Legal 500 2023, Child Law (Public and Private)

A determined and polished advocate. Lucy is acute, focused and thorough, going beyond the call of duty to ensure that all possible aspects of the case are explored and prepared.”

Legal 500 2022, Child Law (Public and Private)

Lucy is approachable and contactable and excellent with clients and tribunals. She is thorough and willing to go the extra mile on her own initiative. She is someone who thinks more widely rather than just on what’s happening in the courtroom.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, Family/Matrimonial

Lucy is extremely dedicated to her work. She is extremely knowledgeable and has great attention to detail. Lucy works very hard to try to get the best outcome for the clients and she ensures she is fully appraised with the law in the area and all options available to the client. She is also very good with clients and is sensitive to their needs.”

LEGAL 500 2021, FAMILY AND CHILDREN LAW

She is very persuasive, gives very good advice and makes clients feel comfortable.”

Chambers UK 2021, Family: Children
  • Appointments:

    • Recorder (Western Circuit)
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law (2002)
    • PGDip Law/CPE City University (2001)
    • MRes Humanities & Cultural Studies, Birkbeck, University of London (1998)
    • BA(Hons) Exon English Studies (1997)
    • Lucy has recently completed vulnerable witness training with the FLBA
  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Association of Lawyers for Children
    • Western Circuit
    • Legal Aid Practitioners’ Group (LAPG)
  • Additional information:

  • Lucy Reed KC is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.