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Her Legal Story: Lucy Speed
Today Lucy Speed is in the hot seat. Lucy's a partner in the Court of Protection Team and based in the Shrewsbury office...
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Lucy is a Recommended Lawyer in the 2025 edition of the 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 2025 edition of the Legal 500, which states: ‘Lucy Speed has particular skills in dealing with clients who have significant disinhibition and challenging behaviours.’
Testimonials from the 2025 edition of the Legal 500:
‘Lucy Speed’s knowledge of her subject matter is exceptional, and the quality of information provided to me as a complementary professional makes it easier for me to understand her clients’ circumstances and design appropriate solutions.’
‘I would highlight Lucy Speed and Neil Davies as standout professionals in their sector. They have expert knowledge and demonstrate high levels of care for their clients.’
‘Lucy Speed and Neil Davies. Both exceptional Court of Protection practitioners. Highly recommended.’
Outside work, Lucy is a qualified swimming instructor.
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Podcast
Podcast
The Defiant Brain Injured Teenager: Dawn Humphries, Lucy Speed and Andrew Worthington
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