Cash seizures when travelling and what to know
Have you gone on holiday with some cash in your suitcase for spending? Did you know about the £10,000 rule regarding taking money abroad? Our client didn’t and had tens of thousands of pounds seized when he was heading to Canada to visit his family on an extended...
Many clients are recommended to Nicholls & Nicholls
This case was no exception due to our expertise in cash seizures and Proceeds of Crime Act allegations. A client had £350,000 seized in cash. After previously paying tens of thousands in solicitor fees to no avail, they were recommended to this firm. Partner of the...
Re-trial ordered for murder after hung jury
It’s been quite a while since Nicholls & Nicholls got a hung jury at trial, and for such a serious offence of murder. After weeks of expert presentation from our legal team specifically selected for such a contentious case; Tom Crowther KC of 23ES and his junior...
Gang Injunctions – A highly unusual area of law
These orders are dealt with in the criminal courts for youths but a civil standard of proof is used for the order to occur. Partner and Head of Litigation, Moira MacFarlane has been working on a complex application recently and has reflected on the position: There are...
Defence win after client accused of defrauding millions
After nearly two years of relentless effort, our trainee solicitor, Alaa Suleiman, obtained an outstanding result in what has been an extremely challenging case undertaken against our client by a private prosecutor. Our client faced serious allegations; several...
Dealing with the Gaming Commission is no game
Our managing partner, Lucinda Nicholls, has spent two days dealing with the Gaming Commission and police interviews. At Nicholls & Nicholls we're no stranger to regulatory investigations involving lengthy interviews and evidence exchange. For months, we have been...
Charity work at the heart of Nicholls & Nicholls
Another year passes and another opportunity for a student to be exposed to life at Nicholls & Nicholls. Our managing partner, Lucinda Nicholls is an Associate Member on the board of Lord Edmund-Davies Legal Education Trust (LEDLET) volunteering her time to help...
Nicholls & Nicholls new partner announcement
The start of a new month and a new partnership. We are excited to announce that Moira Macfarlane has joined Nicholls & Nicholls as Partner and Head of Litigation. With a passion for advocacy and justice, it was obvious that Moira would make an excellent fit to the...
Nicholls & Nicholls invited to annual dinner for regulatory and professional discipline work
As regulatory lawyers, it's a great compliment when several of the team are invited to an event that recognises lawyers in this particular legal field. This time, Nicholls & Nicholls were honoured that 15 NBS Chambers and 5 St Andrew's Hill invited our managing...