Nick practises in the filed of catastrophic injury litigation.
Appointments
- Junior counsel to the Crown (provincial panel) (2000 to 2018)
- Junior counsel to the Welsh Government (specialist field of personal injuries law) (2000 to 2021)
- Junior counsel to the Attorney General's Panel of Prosecution Advocates (Health and Safety and Environmental) Panel A. (2002 to 2018)
- Mediator (civil and commercial)
- Member of the Spinal Injuries Association list of approved counsel
- Former judicial officer to the Welsh Rugby Union
Recommendations
“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 most high 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."
Chambers UK Bar Guide, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
“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 tactal acumen. He has excellent judgment and is awlway thorough”: “He is very approachable, displays excellent judgement and is very thorough. A force to be reckoned with in negotiations.”
Legal 500, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Education
- Radyr Comprehensive School, Radyr, Cardiff
- University College of Wales, Aberystwyth
- St John’s College, University of Cambridge
- Inns of Court School of Law, London
Memberships
- Personal Injury Bar Association
General
- Chair of chambers’ management board.
- Former advocacy trainer (Grade A) for pupils and new practitioners on the Wales and Chester Circuit and students of Gray's Inn (1987 to 2019). Former course director of advocacy training for pupils on the Wales and Chester Circuit (2005 to 2017). Member of the Advocacy Training Council and The Inns of Court College of Advocacy (training and accreditation committee) (2007 to 2019).
