Member Law Society Children's Panel (Children’s representative) since April 2000, Resolution Accredited Specialist in the areas of Domestic Abuse and Private Law Children cases, since January 2002. National Executive Committee Member of the Association of Lawyers for Children. Member of the ALC public funding sub committee and therefore closely involved in the ALC responses to the recent consultations on legal aid and representation.
Nicola has a broad experience of practice but has increasingly specialised in family and children law. In particular the representation of children and parents in all types of family proceedings but with an emphasis on care, and residence/contact cases involving allegations of abuse, violence or substance addiction.
Nicola recognises the importance of building a good working relationship with client’s who’s cases can be distressing and often lengthy and where sound legal advice is only part of the picture. Experienced trial advocate.
Education: Nottingham Trent University LLB (Hons)
Leisure interests: Girl Guiding, Nicola has been a Guide Leader for many years and currently runs a unit for girls aged between 10 and 15 years. In the limited time left Nicola enjoys walking, attempting to keep the garden tidy, traditional crafts, fine dining and entertaining friends.