Nicola specialises in professional liability, construction and insurance disputes, with a particular interest in claims involving construction professionals and both civil and regulatory proceedings involving solicitors. She has been ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for professional negligence and professional negligence (TCC) for a number of years.
Nicola frequently deals with issues that are technically and legally complex and is experienced in the cross examination of expert witnesses. She regularly appears in trials and interlocutory hearings in the High Court and in arbitrations and has been led in the Court of Appeal.
Recent cases:
AIG Europe SA & Ors v John Wood Group Plc & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 781, Court of Appeal upholds anti-suit injunction to enforce exclusive jurisdiction clause in excess insurance policies.
Coote v Hodge Jones and Allen Solicitors Ltd [2022] EWHC 607 (QB), strike out of professional negligence claim relating to the MMR group litigation
Underwood v (1) Bounty (2) Hampshire Hospitals NHS FT [2022] EWHC 888 (QB), data protection claim brought against a hospital and provider of antenatal services.
Blue Manchester Limited v (1) BUG (2) SimpsonHaugh Architects Ltd [2021] EWHC 3095 (TCC), claim concerning the Beetham Tower project in Manchester.
DBE Energy Ltd v Biogas Products Ltd [2020] EWHC 1232 (TCC), professional negligence claim concerning defective design and construction of an anaerobic digestion facility.
Premier Inn Hotels Limited v McAleer & Rushe Limited & Ors [2020] (TCC), multi-party proceedings concerning allegedly defective ACM cladding on Premier Inn group’s hotels.
View full profile »Awards
Jules Thorn Scholarship (2011), Middle Temple
Astbury Scholarship (2010)
Middle Temple Exhibition Scholarship (2007)
Events
News
- Nuisance: TCC confirms applicable test in case of flooding caused by construction works
- Court of Appeal upholds anti-suit injunction
Articles
- Nuisance: TCC confirms applicable test in case of flooding caused by construction works
- Data protection and privacy: hospital not liable for third parties’ breach
Qualifications
- BPTC, City Law School (2011-2012)
- Jules Thorne Scholarship, Middle Temple (2011)
- Graduate Diploma in Law, City University (2010-2011)
- Astbury Scholarship, Middle Temple (2010)
- MA, Legal and Political Theory, UCL (2009-2010)
- Academic Scholarships, St Catherine’s College, Oxford University (2006-2008)
- BA (Hons), Modern History, Oxford University (2005-2008)
Memberships
PNBA
SCL
LCLCBA (Secretary of the Association)
BILA
Rankings
Professional Negligence: Technology & Construction in London (Bar) – Up and Coming
Professional Negligence: Leading Juniors – Tier 4 – ‘Exceptional.’
Recommendations
“A brilliant client manner complemented by in-depth analysis.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Nicola is a calm and measured advocate. Very hands on, willing to roll up her sleeves and super committed to the cause.”
Legal 500, 2024
“She has been active in a lot of big cases, and she’s an absolute Stakhanovite when it comes to taking on work.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“Nicola always delivers and goes the extra mile. Her ability to grasp and master complex technical issues is exceptional.”
Legal 500, 2022
“Brilliant with clients and has real expert knowledge of the issues. She stands out for her attention to detail, and she has a 360-degree understanding of the case, so she can anticipate issues before they arise.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“She is exceptional. Nicola is very easy to communicate with and very approachable.”
Legal 500, 2021
“She is exceptional.”
Legal 500, 2020
“She has a phenomenal amount of energy and is a very switched-on junior.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
