Lucy Tothill

ASSOCIATE

(09) 620 6240

Lucy has appeared in various tribunals and courts, including the Refugee Status Unit, the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, several District Courts and High Courts, and the Court of Appeal in Wellington.

Lucy grew up in Christchurch and moved to Auckland to complete her Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Auckland in 2019. She was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the Auckland High Court in June 2020.

Following her admission to the bar, Lucy practised as a barrister, specialising in human rights and refugee law. Through this mahi, she has appeared in various tribunals and courts, including at the Refugee Status Unit, the Immigration and Protection Tribunal, several District Courts and High Courts, and the Court of Appeal in Wellington.

Lucy joined the Dixon & Co Lawyers team in November 2021. She loves advocating for her clients and her areas of interest are civil litigation, refugee law, Waitangi Tribunal matters, and human rights matters. She is a member of the Auckland Women’s Lawyers Association and the New Zealand Young Lawyers Association.

Lucy continues to be involved in the charity she co-founded whilst at secondary school (Educating Girls Globally), and outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and whanau. She loves reading and being outdoors, usually on or near the ocean.

What Clients Say

Lucy is a brilliant legal mind and future leader in her field. A lateral thinker, she makes difficult situations comfortable for her clients with her keen intuition and problem-solving nature.

Dixon & Co Lawyers company team profile photo of Solicitor Lucy Tothill at a nature park reserve

Services Provided

Refugee & Human Rights Law

It is not straightforward to obtain refugee and protected-person status and there are several key criteria that you must fit to receive asylum. Our team are passionate about helping refugees find asylum in New Zealand.

Articles

Legalwise Immigration Law Summit held in Auckland to discuss immigration policies and practices.

Legalwise Immigration Law Summit held In Auckland

On 25 March 2022, the Legalwise Immigration Law Summit was held in Auckland. Joining leading specialists to discuss immigration priorities, ...
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Mother and son wanting to claim refugee status in New Zealand

Claiming Refugee Status To Stay In New Zealand

Refugee or protected person status is a legal status as detailed below: A refugee is a person who meets the ...
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Cases Worked On

A family gaining refugee status in New Zealand of Middle Eastern descent is spending time together.

Gaining Refugee Status in New Zealand

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