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Nick Collins

A new and different approach to litigation, providing a cost effective and flexible service to clients on all aspects of civil litigation.

Qualified: January 1988

Overview

Nick has over 30 years’ experience in civil litigation.Until joining Chambers Nick spent his whole career with Ford & Warren and more latterly Weightmans following their merger in 2015. Whilst at Ford & Warren, Nick was for many years Head of Litigation and at the time of merger was the firm’s Senior Partner.

‘I am thrilled to be joining St Pauls. It is a new and different approach to litigation. I am looking forward to working closely with Simon Myerson QC and those members of chambers specialising in civil litigation work. I think I can offer a flexible and a different, more cost effective and personable service than provided by the more traditional type of law firm.’

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Commercial Law

Defamation and Harassment Law

Commercial Law

Defamation and Harassment Law

Client Endorsements

“We both felt totally comfortable with the way you assisted us and approached the various challenges we faced. I would like to apologise for the frequent and untimely phone calls, the interruptions to family vacations and the last-minute requests for assistance! Your plain speaking and practical advice were always first class. We were both impressed with the speed at which you always got straight to the crux of the matter.”

“We have received your new set of correspondence – thank you. I just wanted to say that we were totally overwhelmed with how perfectly you represented our Dad, summing up so fluently how our family felt about the case. Your actions and way of handling all our affairs means it’s a unanimous thumbs up from us all!”

“I just wanted to thank you for steering me so adeptly through the maelstrom of legal action I faced over the last 2 years. Your professional insight, calm manner and pragmatic approach ensured that the best, most effective steps were always taken to ensure proceedings moved forward at pace. Your ability to cut through the legal jargon and explain what was really ‘going on’ whilst formulating the most complex of legal arguments was hugely impressive. I am delighted with the fantastic result you achieved and can’t thank you enough for your kindness and care.”

“As the Chief Executive Officer of a large multi-academy trust I have found Nick Collins’ support, advice and guidance on all key matters of legal significance to be invaluable. Nick is personable and pragmatic and brings a diligence and integrity to his work which is of great importance.”

Sir John Townsley

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