Kelwin Nicholls

Kelwin Nicholls specialises in regulatory investigations/enforcement, M&A disputes, banking and financial services litigation/disputes and compliance advice.

Kelwin's recent matters include bringing and defending claims arising out of acquisitions and disposals of public and private companies, defending mis-selling claims and disputes over swaps and options, and acting for corporate trustees in High Court litigation. He has represented clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions including cross-border investigations into rate-setting misconduct, investigations into rogue traders, investigations into suspected market abuse and several high-profile public inquiries. Kelwin also undertakes risk reviews of high-risk products and services within financial institutions and advises on anti-money laundering compliance and anti-bribery programmes for corporates and private equity firms.

University of Natal, Durban (BA) 1994, (LLB) 1996

Deneys Reitz Attorneys Durban, South Africa 1997

Admitted as an attorney in South Africa 1999

Joined Clifford Chance 2000

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2002

Partner since 2010