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Specialism

Nicola has many years’ experience and specialises in Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation. Her areas of expertise include: –

  • Contentious Wills, Trusts and Estates
  • Property disputes
  • Residential possession proceedings
  • Debt recovery and enforcement
  • Contract disputes
  • Professional negligence actions
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation.

Experience

Nicola joined Kitson and Trotman in 2020.

Nicola has experience acting for clients in relation to both personal and business disputes and is often instructed in respect of advisory work. Nicola also assists clients with the early resolution of disputes but equally can represent clients in Court proceedings, should the need arise.

Nicola has a keen interest in cases involving Contentious Wills, Trusts and Estates. Her work in this field has seen her act on cases involving claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, challenges to the validity of  Wills, cases involving suspected undue influence and disputes arising from the administration of estates between beneficiaries and Executors.

Nicola’s experience in this area is complimented by her successful completion of the three-year professional education course in conjunction with the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and the University of Law.

Memberships

Nicola is a Member of the Law Society. She qualified as a lawyer in 2017.

Personal

Nicola grew up in South Dorset and has close links to the South West. She previously spent 11 years training and practicing in Devon before returning to Dorset in 2020.