Lucy is a Partner in the Employment team. With over 20 years’ experience advising national and international businesses, Lucy specialises in contentious and non-contentious employment law. She leads our international employment law practice, supporting clients through complex global restructures, acquisitions, and disposals. Her expertise spans regulated sectors including financial services, healthcare, retail, and hospitality, where she is known for her pragmatic advice and ability to simplify complex legal issues.

Lucy works closely with businesses to understand their culture and commercial pressures, helping them navigate employment law challenges with confidence. Her work with household-name brands in the financial services, retail and hospitality sectors reflects her skill in delivering strategic, tailored advice that adds real value. Lucy is also a trusted advisor to US and European private-equity businesses establishing or acquiring operations in the UK.

Languages:

• English

Memberships & professional associations:

• Walker Morris’ International Committee
• Walker Morris’ Women in Leadership Committee
• International Bar Association (IBA)
• IBA’s European Regional Forum
• European Employment Law Association

Awards:

• Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer 2025