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Lucy Compton

Senior Paralegal

Lucy is a senior paralegal in our family team. She has experience in a full range of family law matters. She supports the team with drafting documents, communicating with other parties, attending court and assisting client’s directly.

"They were supportive through very emotional and difficult circumstances. They were open to my thoughts and opinions and gave tailored, practical advice I could trust."

Chambers UK

Experience

Lucy has experience assisting on all types of matters that arise following the breakdown of a relationship. Her experience includes:

  • Assisting on complex financial matters where one party has a serious illness, affecting their capacity to work.
  • Assisting on matters where client’s come from an agricultural background.
  • Working on complex children matters that have involved an international element.
  • Assisting on children matters where there have been allegations of harm.

 

Notable cases

Lucy worked closely with her colleague Laura Stocks on the case of H v W [2023] EWFC 120 which deals with enforcement in financial remedy proceedings and an application under the Thwaite Jurisdiction.

"The whole matrimonial team is generally excellent," adding: "They never make you feel as though your concerns are trivial"

Chambers UK

Career

After completing her A-levels, she completed a Paralegal apprenticeship with CILEx at a Local Authority, with a specialism in Family law. Upon completion in 2020, Lucy joined Wright Hassall. She is currently completing her degree part time, alongside her full-time work.

Lucy is also a winner of the Wright Hassall 175 Law bursary.

Interests

Outside of work Lucy enjoys yoga, F1, reading and looking after her British Shorthair cat, Dexter.

Meet the team

Meet the team
Dal Heran Head of Family Law
Tasfia Tahsin - Solicitor - Family Law
Tasfia Tahsin Solicitor
Peter Lowe - Family and Divorce Lawyer
Peter Lowe Partner