Lucy Famakinwa
Paralegal
Lucy Famakinwa is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Child Care team and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.
Approach
Lucy supports the Child Care team across a broad spectrum of matters, including care proceedings, private children law cases, and non-molestation orders.
She brings a calm and empathetic presence to her work, recognising that clients are often facing emotionally challenging circumstances. With a strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy, Lucy takes pride in making legal processes more accessible to clients while providing reliable and consistent support throughout.
Career Highlights
- Lucy worked as an Executive Assistant in the Care team at a London-based firm from 2020-2025
- Lucy joined Rothera Bray as a Paralegal in the Child Care team in November 2025
Experience
Qualifications
- Lucy completed a degree in English Literature at St Mary’s University in 2010
- Lace Market
- l.famakinwa@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0115 865 5378
Experience
Qualifications
- Lucy completed a degree in English Literature at St Mary’s University in 2010
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