Nicholas Wright (2007) General Information Nick says quite clearly “I guarantee you will be satisfied with my service. See my feedback!” If you would like to learn more about Nick's approach, please click the links to view YouTube videos for: 1. Professional clients https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfTndIDYK-g 2. Public access clients https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP7Vz5vyweM General Information Nick Wright is one of the most approachable, client focused, and easy to deal with barristers you will ever instruct. Nick has made this his trademark since he qualified in 2007. Located in the Midlands, Nick can travel anywhere in England & Wales and is very happy to do so. Housing Disrepair / Cavity Wall Claims Nick specialises in housing disrepair / cavity wall claims. He has assisted colleagues in providing extensive training courses. Nick has experiece of drafting pleadings, advising on prospects and representation at hearings. Nick is happy to undertake these on a CFA. Nick is also happy to consider cases on a CFA which other Counsel may decline. Holiday Sickness claims Nick has a keen focus on holiday sickness claims. From drafting an intial advice, particualrs of claim, conferences with client or expert through to the trial, Nick is keen to get involved at all stages of the process. Nick is happy travelling nationally for a conference either at a clients home address or instructing Solicitors. Nick has specialst knowledge of these type of claims and is on several panels within Clerksroom. Costs Nick is a specialist in terms of costs hearings. Whether it is a Costs Case Management Conference or a detailed Costs hearing, Nick is always has a thorough knowledge of the issues and will fight hard to secure the best award for the client. Nick will ensure the maximum costs are recovered when acting for the winning party, or ensure that the minimum costs when those costs are payable. Nick will fight tooth and nail when it comes to the best interest of the client and instructing Solicitors. Money Claims For the most part, Nick’s practice revolves around civil money claims in the County & High Courts. His work involves fighting and defending money claims at every level, including personal injury (EI/PL/RTA), professional negligence, road traffic claims (including credit hire and accusations of fraud), contracts, insolvency, consumer credit, and landlord & tenant (commercial and private). Claimant: Nick's objective is to help you to recover as much money as you can. Nick is particularly well known for his never-say-die attitude – if he is instructed to fight your corner, that is exactly what he will do, using every tool at his disposal with the skill and passion he brings to his advocacy. You will be left in no doubt that Nick is on your side. Defendant: Where Nick is instructed by the defendant his role is to use his expertise to make sure you are protected and he will bring to your case every element of his expertise to ensure your defence is managed and presented in the best possible way. Free CPD Nick is happy to come to your offices and offer free CPD talks or interactive workshops. It is a great way for you to get to know him and vice versa. Nick is happy to discuss this with you whenever convenient so please feel free to contact him directly. Public Access Nick is accredited to accept instructions directly from the public. He undertakes all types of matters including debt, landlord & tenant, neighbour disputes, general civil litigation and motoring offences in the magistrates' courts. If you want Nick to read the papers and give you a short free advice he would be happy to do so. Personal & Future Aspirations When he’s not at work Nick is a volunteer on the Severn Valley Railway, which is a preserved heritage railway. Nick is very interested in, and devotes a lot of spare time in researching, the law relating to the railway industry. Disputes surrounding The Rule Book and related RAIB bulletins and investigations are of particular interest. If your work takes you to this specific area of law, Nick would very much like to come and talk to you. Nick is accredited by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors as a Master Instructor, has completed in excess of 5000 dives all over the world, and has certified over 250 students. The law surrounding SCUBA diving is therefore also of great interest for Nick and he would love to expand his practice in this area. Nick is also a member of the Magic Circle and regularly attends events and seminars nationally, as well as having a bee apiary in his back garden! Nick also flies his own Piper-PA28 aircraft. He has a night and instrument (r) rating.