Nockolds Solicitors > London, England > Firm Profile
Nockolds Solicitors Offices

35 Great St. Helen's
London
EC3A 6AP
England
Nockolds Solicitors > The Legal 500 Rankings
Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant Tier 1
While possessing demonstrable capabilities in advising on serious brain and spinal injuries, Nockolds Solicitors offers an ‘all-round service’ to its clients and is praised for being a ‘top tier firm, top tier team’. Steering the practice is Jennie Jones, who has a strong grounding in serious medical negligence cases alongside strengths in delivering ADR for clients situated within regulated sectors. Pre-eminent practitioner Yasmin Ameer is well-versed in brain injury cases and routinely handles Court of Protection mandates; she is noted as being a ‘simply outstanding’ lawyer with considerable ‘experience, guidance and heart’.Practice head(s):
Jennie Jones
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Yasmin Ameer’s knowledge and experience in the field of true catastrophic injury is second to none – she is quite simply outstanding in this field.’
‘The unique feature they provide is a more ‘face-to-face’ approach and contact with experts. This is important because it makes the expert feel somewhat more valued and also because it facilitates good communication and therefore minimises any misinterpretation. Consequently, this maximises efficiency and adherence to timelines and the eventual outcome.’
‘Their all-round service is always prompt and this includes responses to questions and queries and the provision of documents and radiology. Their settlement of fees is probably exceptional in my experience.’
‘Nockolds are a helpful and professional firm of solicitors who really look after their clients.’
‘Yasmin Ameer is a truly dedicated lawyer ensuring every possible avenue is explored and challenged. Her expertise and knowledge in negligent cases such as ours is second to none and she worked tirelessly for us in achieving justice in our case. Her compassion and integrity for the cause is what makes her stand out from the rest, and I believe without her my son would not have got the justice he deserved.’
‘Yasmin Ameer is thorough and meticulous in her work, empathetic and patient with all staff, and definitely goes well beyond the call of duty to obtain the best outcomes for her clients. I have been very impressed with her professionalism and her expert knowledge in this area.’
‘Whatever life throws you way Nockolds will be there to fight your corner. Yasmin’s experience, guidance and heart are the sole reason we made it to the end of this truly abhorrent time. If the worst has happened, you need to pick up the phone, call Nockolds and ask for Yasmin. It will be the call that helps change your loved one’s life, the call that offers you that little bit of light and hope. More importantly, it will be the call that gets the justice your loved ones deserve.’
‘The other firms do not come close to Nockolds. If you or your family are looking for the best, then you have found it here in Nockolds. You really will not be disappointed. Top tier firm, top tier team. Amazing humans that will be there for your loved ones when you need them most.’
Work highlights
- Representing a client in a case regarding a baby’s skull which fractured during forceps delivery, with the baby suffered a brain haemorrhage which went undiagnosed for 5 days. Trial is listed for June 2024. The claim is valued at around £40 million on the schedule.
- Represented a client in a case regarding a delay in delivering the baby caused hypoxic brain damage. As a result, the client suffers from severe cognitive and physical impairment and will not be capable of independent living. Intensive rehabilitation is also required. The case is likely to attract damages of between £18 and £20m.
Insurance > Personal injury: claimant Tier 1
Fielding a 'knowledgeable, efficient and personable' team, Nockolds Solicitors' Bishop's Stortford-based practice excels in complex, high-value catastrophic injury claims, with notable experience in brain and spinal injury mandates. Jennie Jones leads the practice and is also head of the firm's resolution division, while the highly regarded Yasmin Ameer is 'quite simply outstanding'.Practice head(s):
Jennie Jones
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Yasmin Ameer’s knowledge and experience in the field of true catastrophic injury is second to none – she is quite simply outstanding in this field.’
‘The team that look after us at Nockolds are knowledgeable, efficient and personable. You really couldn’t ask for a better team. You feel in safe hands and that they have your best interest at heart.’
‘Yasmin Ameer has been our guiding light through very difficult times, she has given us strength when we’ve needed it, knowledgeable and kind. An expert in her field, with a lovely kind and warm manner.’
‘Yasmin Ameer – we have had great service, advice and support from this very experienced personal injury solicitor.’
Work highlights
- Secured £19.5m on a lump sum basis for a girl who suffered life changing injuries in an RTA after being hit by a car in a residential area.
- Acted for a client involved in a serious RTA, catapulted from his motorcycle into a ditch.
Employment > Employment: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx Tier 2
Nockolds Solicitors‘ recent workload has included TUPE implications from business sales and purchases, as well as corporate restructurings and redundancies. Darren Hayward jointly leads the practice group and predominantly focuses on advising a wide range of regional, national and global employers on a full range of employment issues. Fellow co-head Gary Smith is very well experienced in the space. Principal associate Rachel Davis focuses on employer-side issues, advising on redundancy, discrimination, unfair dismissal, restrictive covenants, injunctions and whistleblowing, among other matters.Practice head(s):
Darren Hayward; Gary Smith
Other key lawyers:
Rachel Davis; Joanna Sutton
Testimonials
‘Very efficient team throughout ’
‘Personable business. Darren Hayward understands our business needs and is commercially tuned in to what we require ’
‘We always enjoy working with the Employment Team at Nockolds. They have the agility to be fully flexible to whatever we need, providing the right advice tailored to our firm and always at a fair price. Going far beyond just legal advice, they support us with a range of innovative, value-adding services including consultancy, training, flexible legal resourcing and day to day HR. They are always prompt, professional and approachable, and have excellent strength in depth.’
Private client > Contentious trusts and probate Tier 2
Nockolds Solicitors houses a team of experienced litigators, with the department’s recent work highlights including Inheritance Act 1975 claims for additional financial provision, will validity disputes, as well as cases concerning the misconduct of attorneys. The ‘extremely diligent and efficient’ Daniel Winter, who splits his time between Bishop’s Stortford and Hertfordshire, leads the team and is a key contact for international clients. Michael Henry is adept at handling burial disputes and disagreements over the identity of the correct beneficiary or interpretation of a will, while Gemma Dudmish advises on probate claims, inheritance disputes and Court of Protection Matters.Practice head(s):
Daniel Winter
Other key lawyers:
Gemma Dudmish; Andrew Jenkins; Michael Henry
Testimonials
‘Daniel Winter is extremely diligent and efficient and has handled a challenging estate with enormous sensitivity.’
‘Michael Henry was amazing during what has felt like a very stressful time. He was very approachable and understanding and always listened to my concerns . Michael always returns communications in a timely way and it feels as if we are a team. I am so grateful to have found him.’
‘Daniel Winter is extremely experienced, with a practical approach and a sound grasp of the issues. I recently worked with Gemma Dudmish on a particularly difficult case that required hard decisions to be made quickly. She showed an exceptional understanding of the complex issues, took a practical approach and was always available at short notice.’
‘Michael Henry explained everything in detail very well. Michael was communicative with stakeholders in the case including the barrister and prior to the court case talked us through the process to put us at ease.’
‘This practice, personally, is unique in so far as how compassionate they were as well as their expertise in this field. The team was extremely knowledgeable in every respect of my case and responded to every point with calmness. From reception to the top, the staff were polite and responsive.’
‘I first spoke with Andrew Jenkins who took on my case. He was knowledgeable and compassionate. Michael Henry then joined as the case continued, again, very experienced in his field and compassionate so very reassuring. Together they made an exceptional team, clearly working closely together.’
‘A dedicated team who always delivers a friendly and professional service.’
‘Daniel Winter is a standout lawyer with impeccable knowledge and a strong skill set.’
Work highlights
- Advised the executors in the reported case of Re Studdert in respect of the administration of a £5m estate where there may be unascertained creditors with claims arising out of the deceased’s past misconduct.
Private client > Family: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx Tier 2
The group at Nockolds Solicitors, in Bishop’s Stortford, stands out due to its broad expertise in financial disputes, wealth protection planning, and children matters involving legal parenthood and residence. Practice co-head Lynn Cowley leads the team’s Spanish law offering, collaborating with the office in Estepona, while co-head Peter Dodd acts as both a mediator and advocate in matters involving cohabitation breakdown. Adam Dunkley is a key name for pension sharing orders and inherited wealth issues.Practice head(s):
Lynn Cowley; Peter Dodd
Other key lawyers:
Adam Dunkley; Karen Pritchard
Testimonials
‘Adam Dunkley is the full package. Personable, clever, sensible. Will fight where necessary but always pragmatic in his advice.’
‘Nockolds family department are a great outfit. They manage their cases with great efficiency and always try to ensure that the same fee earner oversees the case from start to end.’
‘Nockolds has an excellent standing in the local area, providing a community based service.’
‘Peter Dodd, Karen Pritchard and Adam Dunkley make an excellent team. Adam is very collaborative in his approach. Pete slices straight through the peripheral issues to get to the crux of the matter, he’s practical in his approach, focusing on the bigger picture.’
‘Nockolds are a really strong team at all levels. Their family team can manage anything from the largest to the smallest case and give excellent client service.’
‘Peter Dodd is hugely experienced and highly competent.’
‘They are extremely capable at representing clients who have suffered domestic abuse. They do with a significant amount of empathy and understanding which is sometimes difficult to find.’
‘Karen Pritchard is extremely well prepared, very experienced and personable. She is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients.’
Work highlights
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx Tier 4
Nockolds Solicitors has significant expertise across company litigation, intellectual property, insolvency, breach of contract, professional negligence, and construction litigation, among other areas. Daniel Winter leads the team and focuses on high-value commercial contract disputes. Alexander Haddad and Lucy Slatter are also important points of contact within the department.Practice head(s):
Daniel Winter
Other key lawyers:
Lucy Slatter; Alex Haddad; George Burton; Saagar Mehta
Testimonials
‘Rather than a partner, two principal/senior associates have a wealth of expertise between them and their collaborative approach marks this compact team out.’
‘A team with a good range of experience with good delegation of work.’
‘Saagar Mehta is friendly and a great asset to any legal team. ’
‘I dealt with the team following instructions relating to regulatory and food safety issues for a number of their clients. The team was quick to seize upon the key issues, responsive and diligent in preparing papers for court hearings and exceptional at client management. I found them to be particularly efficient when compared to some other first that operate in this area.’
‘Lucy Slatter’s analysis of the law and evidence was spot on and incisive, which is not always common with those dealing with some of the more esoteric regulations.’
‘Saagar has been really really helpful both with billing and trying to retrieve the money from estranged parents He offers me continuous updates and if there is any issues with the payments not being received he informs me what the next steps will be.’
‘Having used other firms I will always recommend Nockolds as there are several members of the team who have assisted me in different matters.’
‘Saagaar Mehta was the associate dealing with my case, his advice at all time was with an eye to me achieving a reasonable outcome without expending un-reasonable costs. His advice at all times was measured and clear.’
Real estate > Commercial property: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
Work highlights
South East > Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant
While possessing demonstrable capabilities in advising on serious brain and spinal injuries, Nockolds Solicitors offers an ‘all-round service’ to its clients and is praised for being a ‘top tier firm, top tier team’. Steering the practice is Jennie Jones, who has a strong grounding in serious medical negligence cases alongside strengths in delivering ADR for clients situated within regulated sectors. Pre-eminent practitioner Yasmin Ameer is well-versed in brain injury cases and routinely handles Court of Protection mandates; she is noted as being a ‘simply outstanding’ lawyer with considerable ‘experience, guidance and heart’.Practice head(s):
Jennie Jones
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Yasmin Ameer’s knowledge and experience in the field of true catastrophic injury is second to none – she is quite simply outstanding in this field.’
‘The unique feature they provide is a more ‘face-to-face’ approach and contact with experts. This is important because it makes the expert feel somewhat more valued and also because it facilitates good communication and therefore minimises any misinterpretation. Consequently, this maximises efficiency and adherence to timelines and the eventual outcome.’
‘Their all-round service is always prompt and this includes responses to questions and queries and the provision of documents and radiology. Their settlement of fees is probably exceptional in my experience.’
‘Nockolds are a helpful and professional firm of solicitors who really look after their clients.’
‘Yasmin Ameer is a truly dedicated lawyer ensuring every possible avenue is explored and challenged. Her expertise and knowledge in negligent cases such as ours is second to none and she worked tirelessly for us in achieving justice in our case. Her compassion and integrity for the cause is what makes her stand out from the rest, and I believe without her my son would not have got the justice he deserved.’
‘Yasmin Ameer is thorough and meticulous in her work, empathetic and patient with all staff, and definitely goes well beyond the call of duty to obtain the best outcomes for her clients. I have been very impressed with her professionalism and her expert knowledge in this area.’
‘Whatever life throws you way Nockolds will be there to fight your corner. Yasmin’s experience, guidance and heart are the sole reason we made it to the end of this truly abhorrent time. If the worst has happened, you need to pick up the phone, call Nockolds and ask for Yasmin. It will be the call that helps change your loved one’s life, the call that offers you that little bit of light and hope. More importantly, it will be the call that gets the justice your loved ones deserve.’
‘The other firms do not come close to Nockolds. If you or your family are looking for the best, then you have found it here in Nockolds. You really will not be disappointed. Top tier firm, top tier team. Amazing humans that will be there for your loved ones when you need them most.’
Work highlights
- Representing a client in a case regarding a baby’s skull which fractured during forceps delivery, with the baby suffered a brain haemorrhage which went undiagnosed for 5 days. Trial is listed for June 2024. The claim is valued at around £40 million on the schedule.
- Represented a client in a case regarding a delay in delivering the baby caused hypoxic brain damage. As a result, the client suffers from severe cognitive and physical impairment and will not be capable of independent living. Intensive rehabilitation is also required. The case is likely to attract damages of between £18 and £20m.
Nockolds Solicitors > Firm Profile
Nockolds is an established law firm which offers reliable, quality legal advice to businesses and individuals.
The firm: With a history dating back to 1831, we have supported clients through generations, providing almost 200 years of professional, personal services to clients throughout their life and business stages.
A great deal has happened in the world since 1831, but we have always taken particular pride in the relationships we build with our clients – continuously listening, gathering feedback and evolving the business to our clients’ needs. To date, this has seen:
The launch of an office in London Liverpool Street in 2013 to further cater to City clients and those on the Hertfordshire and Essex border.
Expanding and diversifying our existing services through Nockolds Wealth, a financial planning company offering guidance to clients and maximising the efficiency of their finances; and Nockolds HR, an HR consultancy supported by our employment law solicitors to provide effective human resources solutions to small and medium-sized businesses.
Providing alternative dispute resolution services for consumers of optical care and the veterinary sector. Working for the regulatory bodies, Nockolds Resolution provides complaint mediation schemes alongside insight, feedback and training into conflict resolution.
Our clients receive a personal and tailored service, whether they are an individual, a small to medium enterprise or a large corporation. Our focus is on our clients, their business and meeting their expectations – this is what clients expect from us, and this is what we deliver.
Types of Work Undertaken
The commercial property team is first choice for a number of heavyweight regional residential developers. Due to its expertise and commitment to its deep-rooted client relationships, it has been resilient to the economic downturn in the property markets to date. Working with clients to enable them to secure ongoing financial investment, both long-standing and new clients have been able to continue to complete high-value acquisitions.
The commercial property team is regularly supported by the dispute resolution team, which supplies advice and representation in contentious property issues arising for commercial clients, as well as High Court actions in a range of commercial disputes.
The firm also offers a comprehensive non-contentious commercial service. Advice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, contractual and intellectual property protection are key strengths.
Darren Hayward, managing partner, heads the employment team which is renowned for its commercial focus and practical down-to-earth application of the law in this fast-paced area. Acting for large PLCs, the employment team provides a bespoke service whether on a retainer as a human resources advisor, one-off health checks or full representation in tribunal proceedings. The work involves employment obligations, procedures and disputes, but now extends to advisory work to assist clients in securing business contracts and tenders themselves.
The firm also focuses on high-net-worth private client work. There is increasing cross-referral between commercial clients and their instruction of the firm in personal matters, a further illustration of their satisfaction and confidence in the firm. Nockolds’ key attraction is the high standard of client care and lawyers’ ability to build relationships with clients of the firm, both commercially and personally.
The firm is also proud of the legal and official translation services offered to its own clients and beyond. Dalila Segador, of the Spanish law team, is one of the most qualified legal and official translators in the UK, offering authorised services in Spanish and English. The Spanish law team receives instructions from European and Latin American embassies and consulates in addition to commercial clients with cross-border transactions and disputes, including enforcement.
Members of the family team have key roles in developing and establishing the collaborative and mediated approach to divorce and family breakdown. This enables Nockolds to offer clients a range of solution-based options when it comes to family breakdown, from the traditional adversarial approach to collaborative and mediated resolution, along with international expertise for clients married or with foreign interests.
The personal injury and clinical negligence team continues to serve claimants and bring claims to a successful conclusion sensitively. It has seen an ongoing increase in clinical negligence work and patient complaint and regulatory advice.
Key Awards
- Investors in People Gold
- Best Companies 2020
- Sunday Times 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England 2019
- SME Hertfordshire Employer of the Year (Winner) 2019
- SME Hertfordshire Business of the Year More than 50 Employees (Runner Up) 2019
- SME National Employer of the Year (Winner) 2019
- SME National Overall Silver (Winner) 2019
- Customer Service Excellence Award
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner: Employment | Darren Hayward | [email protected] | |
Partner: Contentious Probate | Daniel Winter | [email protected] | |
Partner: Employment | Gary Smith | [email protected] | |
Partner: Corporate and Commercial | James Brunton | [email protected] | |
Partner: Commercial Property | James Griffiths | [email protected] | |
Partner: Personal Injury and Medical Negligence | Jennie Jones | [email protected] | |
Partner: Family and Matrimonial | Lynn Cowley | [email protected] | |
Partner: Residential Property | Mario Panayiotou | [email protected] | |
Partner: Commercial Property | Michael Talbot | [email protected] | |
Partner: Family and Matrimonial | Peter Dodd | [email protected] | |
Partner: Commercial and Property Litigation | Sam Cook | [email protected] | |
Partner: Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts | Sarah Lockyer | [email protected] | |
Legal Director: Commercial and Property Litigation | Alex Haddad | [email protected] |
Solicitor Profiles
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Joanna Sutton | Principal Associate | View Profile |
Staff Figures
UK Partners : 13 Other UK Fee Earners : 61 Trainee Solicitors : 7Languages
Spanish English- Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant
- Insurance > Personal injury: claimant
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Employment > Employment: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
- Private client > Contentious trusts and probate
- Private client > Family: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx
Firm Rankings
- South East > Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant