Capital Law has appointed Lucy O’Brien, an experienced public law solicitor, as the Legal Director of the Public Law and Regulatory team, marking a significant step in the firm’s growth strategy.
Lucy brings 17 years of experience in public and administrative law, professional conduct, public inquiries, inquests and judicial reviews. Her strategic litigation experience includes challenges to the interpretation and application of Welsh devolved legislation, and challenges involving education, equality, health and social care.
Lucy has also represented core participants in the ongoing UK Infected Blood Inquiry and the Covid-19 Inquiry. She has acted for children and young people with Special Educational Needs to secure appropriate education and healthcare provision. She has advised individuals, charities, campaign groups and schools, as well as two health boards in Wales on navigating the new Additional Learning Needs framework. She has also acted for campaigners and victims’ groups fighting closures and cuts to public services.
Roz Sullivan, Partner at Capital Law, said:
Lucy’s expertise and track record will be invaluable as we expand our public and regulatory law services.
In her new role, Lucy aims to develop the public inquiry offering at Capital Law. She will also utilise her expertise in education law, as well as in equality, health and social care, to benefit Capital’s public sector clients.
Lucy said of her appointment to Capital:
I’m delighted to join Capital and work alongside such a talented team. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.
