LAWYER PROFILE

Nicola Reader

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Restructuring/Insolvency

United Arab Emirates

5 years ranked

Banking & Finance

United Arab Emirates

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Nicola Reader has a broad range of experience advising companies, banks and noteholders in the UAE, the wider GCC and elsewhere on general lending, acquisition finance and real estate finance matters. Her unique specialism is in restructuring.

Career

Leeds University (BA) 2001

Leeds University (PhD) 2005

Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales 2010

Partner since 2021

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Abu Dhabi-based Nicola Reader acts for numerous prominent creditors on the financial restructuring of conventional and Islamic debt. She has also assisted with matters where the debtor has been undergoing UAE administration proceedings.

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Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Abu Dhabi-based Nicola Reader is a well-regarded lawyer who has worked with a diverse range of clients in the UAE and across the Middle East on both conventional and Islamic finance products. She is also held in particularly high esteem for her restructuring work.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nicola Reader is a highly credible restructuring legal adviser.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
She is always available, works very hard and is on top of the details.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
Nicola Reader always understands what our goal is.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
She is very talented and detailed.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
Nicola Reader is very highly regarded by everyone. She is solutions-oriented and efficient in turning around documents.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide