UK Bar
Crime - North Eastern (Bar)
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 is an excellent advocate with an ability to grasp complex concepts and communicate easily to a jury whilst managing vulnerable witnesses and defendants."
Financial Crime - The Regions (Bar)
Nicholas de la Poer KC of New Park Court Chambers 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 is an effective performer all round and a fine performer. He is so impressive on his law."
Health & Safety - Northern/North Eastern (Bar)
Nicholas de la Poer KC of New Park Court Chambers 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 terrific. He's very good on the details and good with juries."
Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)
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 one of the finest advocates of his generation. He's an effective performer all round."
"Nicholas is a forensic silk. He has a fantastic written style and he's great with bereaved families."
"Nicholas is very impressive - very thorough and effective."