Nick Collins 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.”

Expertise

Nick has rich experience in commercial law and advises on all types of claims including:

  • Shareholder disputes
  • Breach of contract
  • Negligence
  • Restrictive covenant
  • Misrepresentation actions
  • Contract terms and conditions.

Nick has experience of and has successfully obtained interim injunctive relief.

Nick has a proven track record of success from acting in a number of high-profile defamation and harassment actions.  Cases include:

  • Personal: Successful defamation and subsequent harassment action pursued by a former Leeds United Director and his wife against Ken Bates (then the Leeds United chairman)
  • Police: Handling harassment proceedings pursued by a Police Authority on behalf of members of its force and the public
  • Local Authority: Dealing with matters effecting senior local authority employees
  • Schools: Managing issues relating to senior school staff.

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Qualifications

  • Solicitor (1988)

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Contact Us

Chambers is centrally located within walking distance of the train station, secure car parks and the Courts.

Contact Us

St Pauls Chambers
Park Row House
19-20 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5JF

For out of hours assistance please call the senior clerk on 07854170429.

The switchboard will open from 08:30 until 17:30

Phone: +44 (0)1132 455 866
Email: [email protected]
CJSM: [email protected]

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