Professional Practice

Lucy specialises in all financial aspects of relationship breakdown including claims for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act. Lucy has appeared at all levels of court up to the Court of Appeal and she is often instructed against silks. Lucy takes a pragmatic, solution-focused approach at all times. She is a persistent and persuasive advocate in court and was credited in Chambers and Partners 2021 as “someone who gets the ear of the judge” and is “ready to fight for her clients.” Lucy is a qualified as a financial arbitrator and sits as a private FDR judge. Lucy was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2022.

• Recommendations

  "Lucy is a formidable and experienced advocate." "She is incredibly personable and immediately makes cliens feel at ease." "In the courtroom she packs an incredible punch." "On her feet she is absolutely superb at pushing forward her case." "She just seems to be able to divine the way forward and carries the bench with her." "A very strong and convincing advocate, who is also good on the paperwork." "She is well respected by opponents and the judiciary alike."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Lucy is meticulous in her paperwork and has always read and knows every page of her brief. She is great with clients and formidable in the courtroom."

  Legal 500 2025

  "Lucy is always very well prepared and knows every page of her brief and bundle. She is a strong advocate and is well respected by the judiciary and other counsel." "Unflappable, well prepared and someone with great advocacy skills. She has an excellent manner with clients." "Lucy Owen is clear, concise and efficient. She is a tough advocate with great client care skills." "She's clear, concise and efficient with oodles of client care skills."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Lucy's attention to detail is superb. Her written work is well crafted, and her advocacy is persuasive and tenacious at the same time. She is popular with clients who know she will fight their corner but also adopt a pragmatic and commercial approach from the outset."

  Legal 500 2024

  "Has a good rapport with clients and puts them at ease. She's responsive, thorough, well prepared and someone who gets the ear of the judge." "Lucy gets on top of the issues in cases and gives clear, coherent advice to clients." "She's down-to-earth, matter-of-fact and ready to fight for her clients."

  Chambers and Partners 2022

  "A compelling advocate. She is incredibly bright and always meticulously prepared. She is wonderful with clients yet firm when providing them with clear, practical and pragmatic advice."

  Legal 500 2022

• Notable Cases

  • Azarmi-Movafagh v Bassiri-Dezfouli
    [2021] EWCA Civ 1184
    
  • Thakkar v Thakkar
    [2017] EWFC 13
    
  • Thakkar v Thakkar
    [2016] EWHC 2488
    
  • Re C-G (Contact Order: Staying Contact with Father)
    [2013] EWCA Civ 301
    
  • Re H (Children: Contact Order)
    [2001] 1 FCR 49
    

• Publications and Lecturing

  • Lucy lectures on a wide variety of topics.

• Personal Information

  Married with 4 children.