About Nicola
Prior to joining Chambers, Nicola was a County Court Advocate for LPC Law, where she acquired extensive experience in civil litigation and developed her self-employed practice. During her time at LPC Law, she undertook a range of civil matters and appeared before a variety of judges.
Nicola believes that in order to be an effective barrister, one also has to understand the surrounding community. She has therefore undertaken legal work for the community on a pro-bono basis. Nicola was a volunteer for the Free Representation Unit and the National Centre of Domestic Violence, where she regularly dealt with a range of clients in very difficult situations. This also allowed her to understand the sensitivities of language and the behaviour required when people were at their most vulnerable.
She also writes regular advices on quantum, with a focus on infant cases.
Nicola combines intellectual ability with a practical approach to cases – she believes it is only through a combination of these two qualities that her clients can be best served. Indeed, clients often praise her tenacity, hard work, eye for detail and personable nature. Both instructing solicitors and lay clients will find Nicola to be an approachable individual with whom they will feel at ease.
In addition to English, Nicola speaks Greek and French.
Civil Litigation
Nicola has a wide-ranging civil practice and is able to accept instructions in the following areas (though not limited to):
- Road Traffic Accident claims
- Personal Injury
- Credit Hire
- Consumer Credit Act claims
- Breach of Contract
Memberships & Advisory
The Personal Injuries Bar Association (PIBA)
Testimonials
I just wanted to say a big thank you to Nicola for all of her help and hard work on the infant matter yesterday and for securing a fantastic outcome and resolution of this matter for the claimant. She was absolutely brilliant.
Thank you Nicola for brilliant representation, and thank you mostly for a few words of wisdom, which I took note of for the future.
KLS Law Thank you so much for your efforts on this matter. Thanks to your attention to detail, expert advice, and tenacity you secured the best outcome for the client. You ensured that the case was heard and dealt with justly. I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Nicola Patrick will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Nicola has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Nicola can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Nicola
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.