Nicola came to the Bar in 1992, after a successful academic career (at Wolverhampton University) which saw her publish over 50 articles and during which time she was a visiting Professor at University of Akron (1989-90), School of Law, Ohio, USA and also a Fulbright Fellow. Nicola continues to give lectures to other professionals, including groups such as the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners and local Law Society groups.
Nicola is now a specialist Chancery practitioner. She is recommended in Chancery in Chambers UK and is quoted as “a ferocious cross-examiner” (2022), as “a very strong, knowledgeable and able opponent”, “incredibly good on the private client side” (2021) and having “a remarkable grasp of a complex area of law and yet manages to present her views in a down-to-earth and understandable manner” (2020).
Nicola deals with all aspects of partnership, from the drafting of partnership deeds to the litigation or resolution of disputes.
Similarly with company law, especially matters such as restrictive covenants and minority protection.
Recommendations
“Very direct and sound in her advice.“
Chambers UK 2023
“She is a really good advocate and confident on her feet. She is a ferocious cross-examiner.”
Chambers UK 2022
“She is a very strong, knowledgeable and able opponent.” “She is incredibly good on the private client side.”
Chambers UK 2021
“Nicola has a remarkable grasp of a complex area of law and yet manages to present her views in a down-to-earth and understandable manner which instructing solicitors and clients appreciate.”
Chambers UK 2020
Reported Cases
Re Weetman [2015] WTLR 1745
Meek [2014] COPLR 535; [2014] WTLR 1155
Drakeford v Cotton [2012] 3 All ER 1138; [2012] 3 FCR 464; [2012] WTLR 1135; [2012] 15 ITELR 144
Euro Stock Shop Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2010] STC 2454
Heath v. Heath [2010] 1 FLR 610
Sprackling v. Sprackling [2009] WTLR 897
Bates v. Wheildon [2008] WTLR 1705
Hartshorne v. Gardner [2008] WTLR 837
Dunwood Travel Limited v. Revenue and Customs Commissioners [2008] STC 959 (CA); [2008] STC 411
Ledger v. Wootton [2008] WTLR 235
Staffordshire County Council v. Challinor [2008] 1 P and CR 10
Kynnersley v. Wolverhampton City Council [2008] WTLR 65
Land v. Estate of Land [2007] 1 WLR 1009
Hughes v. Hughes [2005] 1 FCR 679
McNulty v. McNulty [2002] WTLR 737
Memberships
Nicola is a member of the Chancery Bar Association and the Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association. She is Treasurer of the latter.
Qualifications
LLB (Manchester)
LLM (Birmingham)
