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The Role of a Deputy for a Brain Injured Client and Why One is Needed: Lucy Speed, Anna Redding and Kathy Chilton
Anna Redding and Kathy Chilton explore what a deputy does by putting questions to Court of Protection solicitor Lucy Spe...
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Lucy is a Recommended Lawyer in the 2026 edition of Legal 500.
Profile / Experience
Profile / Experience
Lucy specialises in Court of Protection work and mental capacity issues, in particular dealing with clients who have suffered brain injuries.
Lucy’s experience includes the management of professional deputyships including cases with high-value litigation claims, statutory wills, dealing with the authorisation of gifts, and both lay and professional applications to the Court of Protection with regard property and financial affairs as well as health and welfare.
Lucy has particular expertise in complex cases and heads a team within the established Court of Protection department at Lanyon Bowdler.
Lucy is a member of the Court of Protection Practitioners Association and the Professional Deputies Forum.
Following a BA in History, Lucy qualified as a solicitor in 2014.
Lucy is a Recommended Lawyer in the 2026 edition of Legal 500, which states: ‘Lucy Speed often deals with clients who have challenging behaviours’.
Testimonials from the 2026 edition of Legal 500 include:
‘Lucy works closely with us to ensure that clients can make informed decisions in a supportive and less pressurised environment. Their expertise in managing complex financial and legal matters allows them to provide clear, compassionate guidance tailored to each individual’s needs.’
‘Lucy Speed is professional, trustworthy, really honest even when we might not like the information she has to share but she is always fully trustworthy. Supportive not only of her clients but also of her staff/trainees. There is a very positive atmosphere in this company.’
‘Lucy Speed and Neil Davies are both excellent. They have the personal skills to work with complex court of protection clients and back this up with the legal knowledge. They are approachable.
‘Lucy Speed is a star. Lucy will always go that extra mile, chase up any issues and always gets back to you. She is so easy to discuss matters with and always will explain in understandable terms.’
Outside work, Lucy is a qualified swimming instructor.
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Having worked with Lucy for many years, I know she is always happy to share and discuss any issues related to the support and care of our mutual clients, to be a wise voice of reason, and I feel assured that she will help in any way she can.
Jenny Whittall
JMW Ltd - Case Management, Rehabilitation & Expert Services
Lucy is a good team player who gets to know the client, their family and support, as well as their rehab professionals. She is collaborative in her approach, while also offering clear and valuable guidance and direction.
Lisa Thacker
JMW Ltd - Case Management, Rehabilitation & Expert Services
Responsive, supportive, approachable, clear and empathetic.
Lisa Thacker
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Her Legal Story: Lucy Speed
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The Defiant Brain Injured Teenager: Dawn Humphries, Lucy Speed and Andrew Worthington
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