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Provided by Nicholas Pilsbury
Nicholas specialises in professional and clinical negligence. He is regularly instructed in complex, high-value claims involving a wide range of professionals, including solicitors, barristers, accountants, IFAs, tax advisers, surveyors, and insolvency practitioners. He has particular expertise in claims arising from negligent legal advice, conveyancing errors, breaches of fiduciary duty, and defective tax planning.
Nicholas also has a busy clinical negligence practice, acting for both claimants and defendants in cases ranging from birth injuries and fatal accidents to delayed diagnoses and surgical errors. He has appeared in leading cases such as Shaw v Kovac and Harrison v University Hospitals of Burton NHS Foundation Trust, and is an editor of Atkins Court Forms on Professional and Clinical Negligence.
He is frequently instructed in document-heavy and fraud-related litigation, including urgent applications for freezing injunctions. His practice includes lender claims, property-related professional liability (including construction claims), and commercial disputes involving insurance and contractual issues.
Nicholas is known for his meticulous preparation, strategic insight, and persuasive advocacy. He is regularly praised for his clarity, technical ability, and client-focused approach. He has extensive experience of mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Nicholas is a member of the Professional Negligence Bar Association and is recognised in Chambers UK and The Legal 500 as a leading junior in his field.
Provided by Chambers
Nicholas Pilsbury often represents NHS Trusts and other defendants in a broad range of clinical negligence cases. He has experience handling birth injuries as well as more niche issues such as securing the supply of medication.
Provided by Chambers
Nicholas is an incredibly personable and detail-focused individual. He has excellent client care and tactical judgement.
Nicholas is a fantastic and incredibly helpful counsel who provides clear and concise advice on very complicated issues. Nicholas is a joy to work with.
Nicholas is a safe pair of hands with superb attention to detail. He is really good in court and very knowledgeable.
Nicholas is an incredibly personable and detail-focused individual. He has excellent client care and tactical judgement.
Nicholas is a fantastic and incredibly helpful counsel who provides clear and concise advice on very complicated issues. Nicholas is a joy to work with.
Nicholas is a safe pair of hands with superb attention to detail. He is really good in court and very knowledgeable.