Lucy is a Partner in the Private Client team.
She is a family law specialist and can assist you in all areas of family law including divorce, together with the related financial proceedings, Children Act proceedings, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation and Trusts of Land Act proceedings. Lucy has 20 years of experience in family law.
She is an experienced family lawyer and generally acts for clients of a high net worth herself. Lucy also manages a team of experienced lawyers who can support clients with a varying range of asset base. She often acts for clients with jurisdictional disputes and has represented clients where proceedings have been issued under Hague Convention Child Abduction, issued in the High Court, and on international child abduction matters.
One of her key areas of interest and expertise is in cohabitation disputes. She was instructed in the reported case of Southwell v Blackburn [2014] EWCA 1347 which was heralded by the press as a "landmark decision".
Lucy has spent the majority of her career practicing in the Midlands, having achieved Partnership at her last firm, a top-tier Legal 100 law firm, and before that working for a small niche practice in Solihull dealing with high-value financial relief.
Lucy is known for taking a pragmatic approach and complies with the principles as set down by Resolution wherever possible. However, she will fight her client's corner to achieve the best possible outcome for them, in the event that such an approach is required. She also "thinks outside the box" and can be creative when required. She is constructive and prepared to take a commercial view, and continues to have in mind that cases need to be dealt with proportionately to ensure costs remain proportionate.
Lucy is based in our Birmingham office but can support clients nationally and internationally.
Lucy Barr is highlighted for her ability to handle Children Act proceedings, as well as financial issues arising from divorce. She can also advise on nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes
What others say
"Lucy is 100% dedicated and so sharp in terms of what needs to be done." - Chambers & Partners 2025
"She has a calm manner with clients which enables her to deliver her advice in an effective way." - Chambers & Partners 2025
'She gives clients a real sense of security and confidence in what she does.' - Chambers & Partners 2024
'Knowledgeable. Clear advice. Listens to clients and responds. Good availability when needed. Just very good in all respects.’- Legal 500
What You Might Like to Know
Lucy enjoys spending time with her family which keeps her busy outside of work. She does enjoy running and exercise whenever she gets the time, and when the snow arrives, she is a keen skier!
Lucy is a member of Resolution.
Other teams Lucy works with
In addition to the Family team, Lucy also works alongside our Debt Recovery, Private client, Property, Employment, Corporate and Commercial teams.
