Christina Lyons

Christina is a highly experienced barrister with sound judgment and expertise in civil group litigation, public inquiries and family law.

Christina has a well-developed practice specialising in civil claims arising out of recent and non-recent sexual and physical abuse. Christina represents claimants in group and multi-party actions. She is respected by clients for her strategic sense and ability to build rapport and trust with clients experiencing stressful life events. She is currently instructed as junior counsel by the Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police Service in the Undercover Policing Inquiry, chaired by Sir John Mitting.

Christina is a passionate advocate for racial equity and social mobility. As a trustee of an inner-city London school, she contributes to governance in order to support the school in creating strong foundations for the future of its pupils. Christina is a role model with ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders’, an initiative to educate, inspire and empower school-age girls of African and African Caribbean heritage to unlock their full potential. As a mentor through schools and other initiatives, Christina derives immense pride supporting young people to realise their potential despite the many obstacles put in their paths.