Lydia Burton-Fletcher

Training & experience 

Lydia completed her Law Degree and LPC LLM at Nottingham Trent University, achieving a Distinction in both. Before embarking on her training contract, Lydia dedicated a year to serving as a paralegal at a Family Law firm. Her professional journey also included valuable experience in Employment Law and Public Family Law, gained through work placements at two distinct law firms.

In December 2023, Lydia joined Stowe’s Manchester office.

Specialisms

Lydia specializes in handling a diverse range of cases, encompassing Separation, Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements, Private Children Act Matters, Divorce, Financial Relief, TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act), and Domestic Violence.

Lydia demonstrates a keen interest in tackling more intricate financial matters and cases falling under the ambit of TOLATA. Her dedication and expertise make her a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of family law.

Approach

Lydia acknowledges the pivotal role that family and relationships play in the fabric of everyday lives, recognizing the inherent challenges that accompany a breakdown. She adopts a leadership style characterized by empathy, understanding the profound difficulties inherent in such situations. Simultaneously, Lydia employs robust and efficient strategies to meet her clients’ objectives.

Drawing upon her extensive experience in client management, Lydia has honed the skill of discerning the key needs and issues unique to each individual case. This proficiency enables her to provide clarity to clients, guiding them through the complexities and collaboratively building a path forward.

Outside of work

Lydia enjoys spending time with friends, going to the gym, playing tennis, and visiting her family, including two dogs, in Lincoln.