Lucy Swallow
About Lucy Swallow
Lucy Swallow serves as the Editor of Dispute Resolution at Practical Law, where she contributes by writing legal updates and articles. She has a strong educational background in law, holding a first-class LLB from the University of Birmingham and a distinction in the LPC from the College of Law, Guildford.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Lucy Swallow has been serving as the Editor for Dispute Resolution at Practical Law, a division of Thomson Reuters, since 2012. In her role, she contributes to the development and maintenance of legal resources, ensuring that the Practical Law Dispute Resolution service remains up-to-date and relevant. She is involved in writing legal updates and articles, as well as answering queries related to dispute resolution.
Education and Expertise
Lucy Swallow holds a first-class LLB Hons degree in Law from The University of Birmingham, where she studied from 1995 to 1998. She also completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the College of Law, Guildford, achieving a Distinction from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, she attended the College of Law, Guildford again from 2013 to 2015 for further studies. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in dispute resolution.
Background
Lucy Swallow's educational journey began at Wolverhampton Girls' High School, where she studied from 1988 to 1995. Following her secondary education, she pursued a law degree and later completed her LPC. Prior to her current position, she worked at Norton Rose Group as an Associate in Dispute Resolution from 2000 to 2006 and then at Lanyon Bowdler as a Senior Solicitor in Dispute Resolution from 2006 to 2012.
Achievements
In her professional capacity, Lucy Swallow has made significant contributions to the Practical Law Dispute Resolution service. She is responsible for maintaining existing resources on the Practical Law site and actively engages with users by answering queries related to dispute resolution. Her work helps legal professionals stay informed about the latest developments in the field.