Partner, Irwin Mitchell LLP
Nicola joined Irwin Mitchell in 2005 and is very proud to have progressed from a Secretary to a Partner. She has over 20 years of legal experience supporting clients following a life changing diagnosis of mesothelioma, asbestos related lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.
She has successfully represented clients who have sustained occupational, environmental and secondary exposure to asbestos and her technical skills and attention to detail ensure complex cases involving exposure to asbestos are hard fought and won.
She has recovered more than £2 million in damages for claimants in one year and recovered over £1.2 million in damages solely for non-NHS funded immunotherapy treatment for clients following a mesothelioma diagnosis. She also importantly supports clients through the private treatment process and has been innovative in creating flexible payment mechanisms with Defendants and private healthcare providers.
She also supports clients and their families to access care packages and rehabilitation treatment in order to help them remain fit for future treatment following a diagnosis of mesothelioma.
She has successfully taken claims to trial when necessary and acted for the claimant in “Magill v Panel Systems (DB Limited)” which involved complex arguments in relation to medical evidence and how to value a civil claim.
Nicola is focused and effective in supporting charities nationally and regionally to raise awareness of asbestos related diseases, lung cancer, and respiratory conditions. She regularly develops and produces podcasts and articles to support people and professionals following a diagnosis of an asbestos related disease, lung cancer or respiratory conditions.