Lucy Evanson
About
Lucy is a specialist civil barrister with a growing practice in personal injury, employment, clinical negligence, inquests, and Court of Protection. Lucy completed pupillage in October 2024 under the supervision of Elizabeth Hodgson and Kristian Mills.
Lucy is a highly effective and approachable advocate. She prides herself on her thorough preparation, attention to detail, and her ability to present complex arguments with clarity.
Lucy has quickly developed expertise in a wide range of personal injury matters and she accepts instructions from both Claimants and Defendants. She appears in court on a daily basis across the region and nationally for small claims matters, fast-track trials, stage 3 and OIC hearings, infant approval and disposal hearings, as well as applications.
She accepts instructions in road traffic, occupiers’, public, and employers’ liability cases, in addition to credit hire and matters of fraud. Lucy has a keen interest in Highways Act cases and has developed a growing practice in this area. Alongside her court work, Lucy has a busy paper-based practice and is frequently instructed to advise on prospects of success, quantum, and draft statements of case. She is willing to accept instructions on a CFA.
Lucy also acts regularly in employment matters, appearing in Preliminary Hearings and Final Hearings. She regularly drafts advices across the full spectrum of employment law, with particular interest in unfair dismissal and discrimination matters, as well as drafting statements of case, skeletons and applications. She also has experience in judicial mediation. Lucy acts for both Claimants and Respondents in the Employment Tribunal and welcomes instructions in all areas of employment law.
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Lucy Evanson
About
Lucy is a specialist civil barrister with a growing practice in personal injury, employment, clinical negligence, inquests, and Court of Protection. Lucy completed pupillage in October 2024 under the supervision of Elizabeth Hodgson and Kristian Mills.
Lucy is a highly effective and approachable advocate. She prides herself on her thorough preparation, attention to detail, and her ability to present complex arguments with clarity.
Lucy has quickly developed expertise in a wide range of personal injury matters and she accepts instructions from both Claimants and Defendants. She appears in court on a daily basis across the region and nationally for small claims matters, fast-track trials, stage 3 and OIC hearings, infant approval and disposal hearings, as well as applications.
She accepts instructions in road traffic, occupiers’, public, and employers’ liability cases, in addition to credit hire and matters of fraud. Lucy has a keen interest in Highways Act cases and has developed a growing practice in this area. Alongside her court work, Lucy has a busy paper-based practice and is frequently instructed to advise on prospects of success, quantum, and draft statements of case. She is willing to accept instructions on a CFA.
Lucy also acts regularly in employment matters, appearing in Preliminary Hearings and Final Hearings. She regularly drafts advices across the full spectrum of employment law, with particular interest in unfair dismissal and discrimination matters, as well as drafting statements of case, skeletons and applications. She also has experience in judicial mediation. Lucy acts for both Claimants and Respondents in the Employment Tribunal and welcomes instructions in all areas of employment law.
Lucy has a busy personal injury practice representing Claimants and Defendants. Lucy has an active personal injury paperwork practice, advising on liability, quantum, and drafting statements of case. Lucy is willing to accept instructions on a CFA.
Lucy acts on behalf of Claimants and Respondents in a range of employment matters. She has appeared in preliminary hearings and final hearings, and has a busy paperwork practice, inclusive of advisory work. Lucy has experience in judicial mediation.
Recent successes include:
- Successful representation in a final hearing in a claim for unfair dismissal and unlawful deduction of wages, obtaining Judgment in excess of £53,000 – Mr Jeremy Morgan v AB Glass Doors & Windows Limited (In Liquidation)
Lucy accepts instructions at all stages of Court of Protection health and welfare, and property and financial affairs proceedings. Lucy has been instructed by local authorities to act in contested final hearings and roundtable meetings and is experienced in writing position statements and draft orders.
Lucy has particular experience in applications made under section 21A Mental Capacity Act, concerning capacity and best interests.
Lucy represents parties at Inquest. Some of her notable cases include:
- Representing the family in a matter of a diabetic 71-year-old who tragically died due to an untreated acute kidney injury which led to urosepsis. The Coroner made a finding of neglect and issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report.
- Representing the local authority in a matter involving a death in a care home due to a failure to follow the individual’s care plan. The Coroner made a finding of neglect and issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report.
“This was an outstanding result, and I am very grateful for your assistance with this case. I hope to instruct you again shortly and will certainly be recommending you to my colleagues.” (Instructing solicitor)
“Our client has said that it “feels like a win” and they’re very happy with the outcome. Thanks again for your hard work.” (Instructing solicitor)
“This afternoon [Lucy] was well prepared, on top of the facts and the law and her advocacy belied her experience.” (Opposing barrister)
- Member of the Personal Injuries Bar Association
- Member of the Employment Lawyers Association
- Member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
- First Class Honours: Law LLB at Newcastle University (2017-2021) and University of Copenhagen (2019-2020)
- Distinction: BTC LLM at BPP Bristol (2021-2022)
Awards
- The Medico-Legal Society Prize 2021
- Pride of Newcastle University Award 2021 for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life
- Celebrating Success award by Newcastle University for Individual Outstanding Contribution to Societies 2021
- Peer Mentor Award 2021: Most Innovative Meetings by Newcastle University 2021
- Gold Inclusivity Award by Newcastle University Students’ Union 2021 on behalf of the Newcastle University Bar Society
- Professional Learning Through Representation award 2021
- Winner of The People of Erasmus+ 2020 competition
- NCL+ award (2019) and NCL+ Advanced Award in Career Preparation (2021) by Newcastle University
Scholarships
- Inner Temple Exhibition Scholarship 2021
- BPP Career Commitment Scholarship 2021
- BPP Excellence Scholarship 2021
- BPP Advocacy Scholarship 2021
- BPP Campus Ambassador Scholarship 2021
Other
- During her legal studies, Lucy won numerous regional and national mooting competitions and was selected to represent BPP in the Nuremberg Court Moot competition
