JUNIOR PROFILE

Jesse Nicholls

UK Bar 2026

 Matrix Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

All Circuits

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Jesse Nicholls is an increasingly prominent barrister in the field of actions against the police. He is highly regarded for his work in cases relating to death during police contact, assault and police restraint, as well as claims alleging the failure to investigate or protect.

Strengths

Jesse Nicholls is really impressive. He is a strategic thinker, shows attention to detail and is very respected in this area in terms of expertise.

Jesse Nicholls is my go-to. He is one of the fiercest juniors around and is outrageously bright. He is also empathetic with clients.

Jesse Nicholls is very helpful. He is a real rising star, he is tackling a lot of big, complex cases. He is extremely pleasant to work with and always five steps ahead. He is also very responsive.

Jesse Nicholls is amazing, everyone wants to work with him; he is all-round excellent. He is bright and extremely responsive. Jesse is brilliant; he does good advocacy and clients love him.

Jesse Nicholls is a rising star. He has encyclopedic knowledge, is very good for tactics and is a joy to work with.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Jesse Nicholls comes highly recommended in the civil liberties and human rights sphere, given his deft handling of complex inquests and deep knowledge of police law. Further aspects of his practice include expertise in immigration detention matters, claims against the CPS and his work representing prisoners.

Strengths

Jesse is committed, passionate and motivating with his clients.

Jesse is great at devising strategy and his written work is extremely impressive.

Jesse Nicholls is forensic, experienced, confident and robust in his advocacy.

Jesse's real strength is the letter of the law.

Jesse is a superb junior; probably the leading inquest junior at the moment.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Jesse Nicholls is extremely well regarded for his detailed knowledge of inquest procedure and his experience acting in key public inquiries. He frequently represents bereaved families in high-profile inquests, including Article 2 proceedings. He has additional experience acting as counsel to the inquiry. He is particularly capable in inquests scrutinising police conduct and other actions of the state, and is also routinely instructed by families and NGOs in judicial reviews arising from inquests.

Strengths

Jesse Nicholls gave invaluable advice. He's a really sharp thinker who really cuts through in the clearest way.

He is extremely bright and fearless. Jesse is really confident and clear in his advice to clients, and he is robust in his advocacy.

Jesse is incredibly bright and thorough. He is very good with clients, being committed, passionate and motivating.

Jesse Nicholls is absolute cinema in the courtroom. He takes a strategic view and speaks incredibly persuasively.

Jesse is very competent on his feet. He's a walking encyclopedia.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Jesse Nicholls has a strong track record representing vulnerable claimants in public law challenges concerning access to benefits, equality and human rights issues. He acts in cases involving policing and prisons, inquests and inquiries.

Strengths

Jesse is really talented.

Jesse anticipates what people are going to say. He is a tenacious advocate who is always impeccably well prepared, no matter how complicated and detailed the case is.

Jesse is extremely knowledgeable of inquest and police law. He is great at devising strategy, and his written work is extremely impressive.

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