Edward Lucas

Edward has nearly 30 years’ experience as a criminal and regulatory specialist who both prosecutes and defends in high-profile, complex cases

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bribery and Corruption Confiscation Crime Defence Drugs Financial Crime & Fraud Health & Safety Inquests Murder & Manslaughter Professional Discipline Prosecution Public Inquiries Regulatory Road Traffic & Motoring Sexual Offences Sports Trading Standards Violent Crime Introduction

Edward has nearly 30 years’ experience as a criminal and regulatory specialist who both prosecutes and defends in high-profile, complex cases that require a particularly sensitive and experienced advocate. His portfolio of criminal cases includes homicide, sexual offences and large-scale fraud. He has been described in a recent BBC radio programme as "a senior barrister who has conducted some of the most notorious child abuse cases in recent years".  These cases include allegations involving the child sex ring at St Benedict's School, Ealing,  and Operation Midland representing a high-profile public figures alleged to have been involved in a child sex ring with wider allegations of conspiracy to murder and others.  

Edward’s regulatory work involves representing a range of medical and other professionals in cases where issues of competence and professional misconduct arise. In addition to representing individuals, Edward is engaged as chair and, on occasions, assessor for the General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

In addition to his acknowledged expertise in professional discipline, Edward is in demand in cases involving sports persons. Edward is a member of Sports Law where he acts in cases especially Rugby Union and horseracing.  

Edward is an experienced Courts Martial advocate and understands the special demands and sensitivities of such work.   

BA, MA, MLitt  (Oxon)

Qualified at the Bar England and Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland.€