Overview
Lydia has extensive experience as civil litigator within other (local) jurisdictions, with a particular focus on contentious disputes.
Experience
Lydia has experience working on various high-value offshore trust disputes, some of which involving multiple jurisdictions. Her experience in trust litigation includes matters that have been before more senior courts upon appeal. Whilst Lydia's experience is predominantly in contentious matters, she has also acted in an advisory capacity in matters involving (novel) prospective probate and will disputes.
Lydia's unique professional background as a Barrister and as an offshore litigator has enabled her to gain valuable experience in complex legal research and drafting as well as trial preparation and advocacy.
Background
Prior to joining Collas Crill, Lydia qualified as a Barrister in England and Wales, undertaking pupillage at a leading Chambers in Bristol. She continued her self-employed civil practise for a number of years thereafter whilst also undertaking offshore work in the Isle of Man, where she also qualified as an Advocate (with distinction). Her professional experience to date has seen her work in a broad range of contentious practice areas ranging from personal injury and clinical negligence to trusts, land and commercial disputes.
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