Position

Nikolas Clarke is an experienced civil law advocate who focuses mainly on inquests, employment and personal injury cases.

Inquests: Nikolas is instructed by the full range of interested persons in inquests.

He regularly acts for local authorities in inquests which raise concerns about the state or its agents failing to protect the deceased. This Article 2 ECHR inquest expertise means he is well-placed to act in related judicial review and civil claims.

Employment: Nikolas is an experienced employment barrister. He advises and represents employees and employers in the full range of employment claims and appeals, including:

cases of unfair dismissal contract claims (including confidentiality and restrictive covenant claims) discrimination, harassment, victimisation, whistle-blowing and TUPE.

Additionally he has appeared in several cases involving jurisdiction arguments.

Education

BA (Music) UEA PgDL (Nottingham) BVC/Dip Law – ICSL/City University  

Mentions

London Bar

Employment

LEADING JUNIORS4

Nikolas Clarke - Field Court Chambers 'His candid advice, demonstrating his depth of knowledge of the law and tribunal practice, coupled with his practical and commercial eye is invaluable.'

London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

LEADING JUNIORS4

Nikolas Clarke –Field Court Chambers ‘A very strategic thinker who is extremely knowledgeable and supportive of clients.'