Nicholas Truelove

Introduction

Having completed pupillage at 9BR, Nicholas has pursued a practice predominantly based in civil law. He is ranked in the legal 500 (2019) as a leading junior for personal injury work, and specialises in clinical negligence work. He does however maintain a criminal and regulatory practice and recently (October 2019) secured the first criminal convictions nationally under the new Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations. 2018.

Background and Expertise

Prior to pupillage, Nicholas worked in the advocacy department of an international law firm.

During and following his pupillage, Nicholas was led by Abbas Lakha KC on several criminal, regulatory, and public law matters. More recently, he has worked as a disclosure junior on the Grenfell Tower Public Enquiry.

During his second-six, Nicholas acted in a wide-range of hearings and trials, principally defending. His trial practice was wide-ranging, involving offences ranging from robbery (including with the use of weapons as an aggravating feature) to sexual assault. Nicholas also has successfully represented Defendants facing driving bans.

Drawing on both his civil and criminal law experience, Nicholas regularly advises and appears before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority on behalf of victims of crime. He is happy to take instructions to assist those who find themselves in this unfortunate situation on potential avenues of redress.

Nicholas also practises from Kings Chambers, Birmingham.