Lucy Harris
Position: Partner, Insurance
Office: Blackburn
Phone: 01254 222443
Lucy qualified in 2000 and now works as a Partner within the Large Loss Department.
Lucy specialises in defending claims against local authorities including claims brought by;
- victims of child sexual exploitation and grooming;
- children with behavioural difficulties;
- individuals alleging they have suffered a deprivation of liberty or inappropriate seclusion;
- victims of failed adoptions;
- victims of familial abuse;
- victims of abuse at the hands of state funded carers;
- victims of "failures to remove" and drift
- victims of neglect.
Lucy also provides advice to insured clients on related issues such as legal disclosure, redaction, and litigation privilege. She liaises between insurance personnel and the Authority's media teams where appropriate.
With 'extensive knowledge' that 'inspires confidence', the department at Forbes is led by managing partner Martin Crabtree.
2014 edition Legal 500
The Team "Deliver a consistently high quality service across the board"
2010 Edition Chambers UK
It is easy to support organisations that I have complete confidence in. Excellent, fast, straight to the point work, no procrastination, which in turn means no racking up of fees.
Liability Operations Manager
During the ten years I have experienced with Forbes I have always without exception received a first class service.
Insurance Officer
Metropolitan Borough Council
You won the Tender based on talent and quality.
- report following successful tender for a Metropolitan Borough Council
I owe you and your colleagues a lot. I appreciate all the assistance you and Forbes have offered me both professionally and personally.
