Nicola Billen > DMH Stallard LLP > Guildford, England > Lawyer Profile

DMH Stallard LLP
1ST FLOOR, WONERSH HOUSE
THE GUILDWAY, OLD PORTSMOUTH ROAD
GUILDFORD
GU3 1LR
England
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Work Department

Commercial

Position

Partner

Career

Nicola has specialised in dispute resolution since 2004, with significant experience in a broad range of commercial disputes.

Nicola joined DMH Stallard having worked for several well known regional firms and also a role as General Counsel for a securities company.

Nicola acts for clients in a range of industries including IT and telecommunications, dealing with disputes ranging from general contractual, to corporate and shareholder.

Nicola prides herself on being a solutions provider and working closely with her clients to best achieve the very best commercial outcome.

Work highlights:

Acting for a telecommunications company in relation to a dispute over a call-off contract.

Representing a software company over a dispute regarding ownership of its IT platform and source code, which included applying for injunctive relief.

Acting for a large corporate in relation to a dispute over financial mechanisms in a share sale agreement.

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Described as a ‘very strong regional firm’, DMH Stallard LLP has an established disputes practice across the South East, operating from offices in Gatwick, Guildford and Brighton. The firm has broad experience across commercial and banking litigation, acting in breach of contract, breach of duty and professional negligence claims, as well as director, shareholder and partnership disputes. Sector strengths include aviation, automotive, education and real estate. The practice is led by Simon Elcock, based in Gatwick. Other key names to note include Guildford-based Jonathan Compton, and James Colvin, also in Gatwick, who focuses on financial litigation and contentious insolvency. Nicola Billen, in Guildford, has broad commercial disputes experience including general contractual litigation and shareholder disputes.