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Crime - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas de la Poer KC is known for his expertise in serious fraud cases. He is also experienced in homicide, terrorism and sexual offence matters. He receives regular instructions from an array of regulatory bodies, including the HSE, Defra, the FCA and the Environment Agency.
Strengths
Nicholas really is one of the stand out people in North England. He is highly intelligent, really lovely to work with, and very fair and personable. Judges love him and not a word is wasted.
Nicholas de la Poer KC is bright and great on his feet and in writing.
He is brilliant.
Financial Crime - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas de la Poer KC is praised for his practice in financial crime, as well as in related regulatory matters. He is experienced both in the prosecution and the defence of fraud cases, including revenue fraud and MTIC (missing trader intra-community) fraud.
Strengths
Nicholas de la Poer leaves no grain of sand unturned.
Health & Safety - Northern/North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas de la Poer KC is noted for his ability to handle high-profile regulatory work. He regularly acts in inquiries involving fatalities and serious injuries, alongside breaches of building regulations and counter-terrorism cases.
Strengths
He is incredibly charming and manages to charm witnesses. He gets to nub of an issue.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas de la Poer KC is commended for his deep criminal and health and safety expertise. He has been instructed on many of the highest-profile public inquiries over the past few years, including the Manchester Arena Inquiry, the Thirlwall Inquiry and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. He has notable experience acting as counsel to the inquiry team.
Strengths
Nicholas de la Poer KC is very easy to work with. He is a real team player and involves everyone.