Crown Office Chambers

Lucy Wright specialises in criminal regulatory law with a focus on health and  safety, inquests and inquiries.

Lucy has a reputation as an impressive trial advocate, adept with legal argument and meticulous in her preparation. She is one of the most sought-after junior counsel for complex and high-profile cases in her fields of experience. Recent instructions have included proceedings alleging corporate and gross negligence manslaughter and health and safety offences involving death or serious injury.

In Court, Lucy is described as commanding the respect of the Judiciary and Jury for her knowledgeable, incisive and measured approach.

Lucy is regarded by those who instruct her as being exceptionally organised and having an incredible work ethic. She has a reputation as being impressive in her ability to process, analyse and dissect out the relevant evidence to the advantage of her client.

Lucy always places her client at the centre of the trial preparation process and she takes considerable pride in creating a successful working partnership. She has experience of acting for clients from Directors to employees together with insured clients on behalf of a number of insurers. Those who instruct her, often describe her as a real ‘team player,’ and praise her ability to adapt and tailor her approach to the giving of advice to cater to the needs of both her Professional and Corporate clients and/or individual clients with limited understanding of the legal system.

Called 2011.