The KP Law Abuse and Exploitation legal team has the professional expertise and experience necessary to support survivors of sexual abuse.
Individuals who have suffered sexual abuse and exploitation as part of a large group of survivors, whether in a personal, professional, or an institutional setting are entitled to seek justice and redress. KP Law is able to provide impartial, independent legal advice and support to individuals who have been involved in large scale systematic and institutional abuse, at the hands of either single or multiple individuals.
Our specialist team can explain potential routes to redress, and compensation, and advise on issues such as limitation periods, confidentiality, and evidence requirements. Importantly, contacting us does not mean you commit to legal action; it is however, often the first step in understanding the options available in a safe and confidential environment.
KP Law works on a trauma-informed basis, supporting our clients with sensitivity, confidentiality and an emphasis on putting their wellbeing first. We work closely with specialist barristers, psychologists, and forensic experts to build comprehensive cases that address both the factual circumstances of the abuse and the long-term psychological impact on survivors. We also have established close relationships with support networks, specialist charities and organisations who can also provide vital, non-legal support and help such as counselling.
In large-scale institutional claims, our specialist legal team will also examine whether businesses and organisations failed in their safeguarding duties, whether complaints were ignored or mishandled, and whether there were systemic issues that allowed abuse to continue unchecked. The aim is not only to secure justice and financial compensation, but also to achieve recognition for survivors and to hold everyone involved accountable.
KP Law is currently representing over 270 survivors to seek redress and justice for the systemic abused suffered in connection to Mohamed Al Fayed and Harrods. It is the only legal firm to have negotiated agreements with both the estate of the late Al Fayed (‘the Estate’) and Harrods, and have in place its own settlement mechanisms that offer a more trauma-informed, survivor-centred and protective alternative that directly addresses the concerns widely raised about the previous Harrods Redress Scheme.
The KP Law mechanisms put KP Law clients, not Harrods, or the Estate, in control, and, for the first time, gave survivors a meaningful choice in how they pursue the justice they deserve. In doing so, they addressed many of the criticisms levelled against the old scheme, and offer a structured, safeguarded and individually tailored pathway to redress in respect of one of the most significant instances of widespread abuse in modern times.
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Kingsley Hayes is a Partner at KP Law. He leads a passionate team that includes some of the most skilled lawyers in the country.
Lucy specialises in representing survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation, with particular expertise in historic and complex claims with multiple survivors. She acts for survivors in highly sensitive cases involving abuse and exploitation that may have occurred many years or even decades ago, providing clear legal advice and unwavering support throughout the claims process.
A key aspect of Lucy’s practice is the strong rapport she builds with survivors. She understands the courage it takes to come forward and is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment in which survivors feel listened to, respected, and empowered. Her empathetic and client-focused approach helps survivors navigate what can often be an emotionally challenging legal journey.
Lucy has extensive experience dealing with the complex legal issues that frequently arise in abuse litigation, including limitation, liability, and evidential challenges. She is skilled at investigating historic allegations, gathering evidence and advancing claims where the passage of time can present significant obstacles. She also understands the additional pressures that arise from such claims, including the interest often given to the case from the media and has experience of assisting her clients in dealing with the media as well as other third-party organisations and forums including the recently formed APPG which is currently taking evidence in regard to the Harrods case.
Known for her compassionate approach and attention to detail, Lucy is dedicated to securing justice and meaningful outcomes for survivor, as well as holding everyone responsible to account. She combines technical legal expertise with a genuine commitment to her clients, ensuring they are supported at every stage of the process while pursuing the compensation and accountability they deserve.c
Lucy has also been involved in representing survivors in the high profile Harrods abuse litigation, acting for individuals bringing claims arising from allegations of sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed. This work has involved supporting survivors through complex and deeply personal claims, navigating sensitive evidential issues and helping clients pursue accountability against a major corporate institution.
