Nicola qualified as a solicitor in 2012 following studies at Sheffield Hallam and Manchester Metropolitan Universities. Following her success in education and training, Nicola joined Linder Myers in 2015 in our commercial litigation department.
Whilst predominantly based in our Sale office, Nicola frequently works within the firms’ Lytham and Shrewsbury offices, offering her expertise to her colleagues and clients alike.
Nicola specialises in contentious probate and inheritance disputes; a niche area of law. Although this area of law is still developing, Nicola is keen on consistently developing and widening her knowledge base to further help clients in need.
Specialisms
- Contentious probate - challenges to the validity of a will
- Inheritance act claims – claims under the Inheritance Act 1975 (Provision for Family & Dependents)
- Claims against Personal Representatives
- Claims against an Estate – Proprietary Estoppel, Mutual Wills, Secret Trusts, Third-party interests in property
- Professional negligence claims against solicitors, accountants and financial advisors
- Contractual and tortious disputes
- Debt recovery claims
Nicola takes pride in understanding people’s issues, supporting and helping them through what can be very stressful and upsetting periods of their lives, following the loss of a loved one. This is the primary reason why Nicola chose this profession as her career and continues to progress her knowledge and expertise in this area.
Career & Qualifications
- Sheffield Hallam, Law & Business BA Hons, 2007
- Manchester Metropolitan University, Legal Practice Course, 2009
- The University of Law, London, Associate Membership Course – The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS), 2020
Outside of work, Nicola enjoys staying active with a particular interest in running and dancing. She enjoys travelling the world and is keen to see as much of it as possible. Nicola is also a member of the in-house book club and frequently gets involved in discussion and debates.
Kind words and warm applause
“We were extremely happy and relieved to obtain a release from our timeshare membership. We found Nicola to be helpful, efficient and knowledgeable. We are grateful for her expertise and would definitely recommend her to others in the same position as us.”
We were approached by another Company prior to Linder Myers, and were asked to pay thousands of pounds in order to obtain a release. This Company did not obtain a release and left us substantially out of pocket but still with the resort chasing us for outstanding maintenance fees. It was very a distressing and upsetting experience.
Nicola was understanding, friendly and professional. Most importantly, she managed to secure us our release and has lifted a great weight off our shoulders.
We would definitely recommend her to other people caught in a timeshare trap."
"We are very grateful for Nicola’s assistance in releasing us from our timeshare with Diamond Resorts. We were approached by another Company prior to Linder Myers, and were asked to pay thousands of pounds in order to obtain a release. This Company did not obtain a release and left us substantially out of pocket but still with the resort chasing us for outstanding maintenance fees. It was very a distressing and upsetting experience. Nicola was understanding, friendly and professional. Most importantly, she managed to secure us our release and has lifted a great weight off our shoulders. We would definitely recommend her to other people caught in a timeshare trap."
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