Year of call 1987
Nick practises in the field of catastrophic injuries: spinal injuries (tetraplegia and paraplegia), traumatic brain injuries (including minimally conscious and persistent vegetive state and locked in) and upper and lower limb amputations.
Such cases include those who have sustained injuries abroad. Mental capacity, PPO’s and provisional damages regularly arise.
Nick has been instructed in catastrophic injury claims arising out of the Animals Act, assaults, construction sites, electrocution, employer’s liability, factories, farming, fairgrounds, forestry, groundwork, highways (maintenance and design) mining, occupier’s liability, product liability, quarries, road traffic (agricultural machinery, cyclists, motor cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles), steelworks, prisons, shipping, theme parks, workplace, work equipment, working at height.
Fatal Accident Act claims and appeals against the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority also form an important part of his work.
Nick is recommended as a Band 1 junior by Chambers and Partners and a Tier 1 junior by the Legal 500 for personal injury.
A ‘bright and hard-working’ barrister who is praised by clients for ‘providing sound advice throughout proceedings’ – catastrophic injury claims are his forte”; “Very strong on these matters”; “an exceptional practitioner”; “excellent client-friendly demeanour”; “stands out like a beacon for being extremely thorough and completely unfazed in negotiations”; “excellent with clients and their families and has a good legal brain”; “a particular favourite with instructing solicitors who state they feel confident in his advice”; “an eloquent advocate who really knows his stuff”; “He’s exceptional – my go to counsel in brain and spinal injury cases due to his attention to detail, his understanding of the client group, his team work and management of clients”; “He has a very calm authority and is excellent in his interactions with clients”; “He just inspires confidence. He is very quietly and calmly authoritative. He is very good at interacting with clients”; He is knowledgeable and has an eye for detail. He will go the extra mile and puts in the hours to make sure he is thoroughly prepared.” He is thoughtful in the advice he gives, very good with clients, approachable, hardworking and accessible. He is very cerebral, and the go-to for difficulty questions of liability. He shows great attention to detail and his knowledge of brain injury is second to none.”; ”He is highly conscientious, has an extremely good legal knowledge and is excellent with clients and their families”; “A very experienced and able practitioner who takes on the highest value cases. A very safe pair of hands”, “He is, without doubt, one of Wales’ leading barristers for catastrophic injury work’, ‘Very hard-working and has a good eye for detail”; “He is great to work with, approachable and leaves no stone unturned. He is extremely experienced in dealing with catastrophic brain and spinal cord injury claims, puts Claimants at ease and has a great tactical mind”; “Nick is extremely approachable and knowledgsble barrister with a high level of attention to detail. He is a formidable opponent, extremely thorough and knowledgable about complex medical and legal issues. Hi is unflappable. He has a calm aura and a good legal brain”; He grasps the issues immediately, has empathy with the client and provides robust advice.” ,”He is an exceptional barrister – thorough, tactical, great with clients, approachable and a pleasure to work with.”, “He is very determined and hard-working and has a good rapport with clients.”, “He is an excellent negotiator. Clients appreciate his calm and experienced manner.”
“A heavyweight”; “expert in catastrophic head injury”; “highly recommended”; “a team player”; “extremely thorough and approachable”; “an excellent reputation for catastrophic injury cases including brain and spinal matters”; “Represents both claimants and defendants, including the Welsh government, in high-value litigation”; “Always brings a sense of calm”; “Highly experienced in brain injury cases”; “Very assiduous and excellent with clients and their families in serious head injury cases”; “a brain and spinal injury specialist”; “A fine negotiator who demonstrates tenacity and tactical acumen. He has excellent judgment and is always thorough”: “He is very approachable, displays excellent judgement and is very thorough. A force to be reckoned with in negotiations.”
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