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Nicola Howard KC

Nicola Howard KC

UK Bar 2026

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25 Bedford Row
 25 Bedford Row

Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Nicola is instructed in predominantly large scale complex fraud cases, bribery, money laundering, substantial confiscation and corporate offending.

Professional Memberships

- Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association (POCLA)

- Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)

- Member of the Female Fraud Forum (FFF)

- The Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA)

- Financial Services Lawyer Association

- Criminal Bar Association

- South Eastern Circuit

- British Association for Sport and Law (BASL)

- Women in Criminal Law

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Nicola Howard KC is a well-organised, highly dependable silk who applies herself effectively and communicates well with both clients and judges. She is experienced in acting for the defence in a range of financial crime cases, including those relating to tax fraud and rate manipulation. Her client base includes company officers and directors, as well as professionals, and she is regularly instructed both for pre-charge advice and for representation at trial. She is noted for her expertise in cases with international elements.

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Strengths

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  • She is calm, measured and reassuring for clients. She is so thorough and has that gravitas and respect which is properly earned.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar

  • Nicola is a dynamic and commercial barrister who regularly secures repeat clients due to her skills with them.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar

  • She has a calm presence in court and is a very attractive advocate who faithfully represents her clients.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar

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