Nick Singer

Introduction

Employment

Nick has been involved in many complex multi-day trials involving discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and various claims relating to loss of earnings. He has gained a reputation for giving clear, unvarnished, practical advice as well as being approachable and easy to work with. He has a particular specialism in defending large employers and in particular retailers; solicitors appreciate his ability to grasp complex procedures and processes in their clients’ businesses, and to help Tribunals understand them. He is also particularly interested in the impact of autism in the workplace, and has run a seminar on this topic, working with a consultant psychiatrist.

Personal Injury

As a junior tenant Nick cut his teeth on numerous road traffic small claims and now undertakes a variety of Fast Track and Multi-Track work for both Claimants and Defendants in relation to road traffic accidents (including cases covering LVI, fraud, and credit hire issues), highway claims, ‘slippers and trippers’, accidents at work and occupiers liability amongst others. Nick regularly attends court for trials and interim hearings.

Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury Law

Nick regularly attends court for trials and interim hearings. He also frequently provides advice on both liability and quantum and drafts documents including Particulars of Claim, Defences and Schedules of Loss.

Nick is happy to take on cases on a CFA basis.

Selected cases

Mrs L v Mr F (2014)
For the Claimant in a high value multi-track involving complex medical evidence surrounding the diagnosis of a degenerative condition known as an Arnold Chiari Malformation and the impact of the Road Traffic Accident on this condition.
Mr C Vs an Insurer (2014)
For the Claimant in a high value multi-track Road Traffic Accident case, which unfortunately caused the Claimant relentless heart failure. The Claim settled for just below £300,000.
Mrs A v a London Borough (2014)
For the Claimant in a high value multi-track in which the Claimant tripped over a paving stone (ongoing).

Direct Access

Nick is authorised to accept instructions direct from members of the public. He encourages clients who are considering this route to contact Chambers and discuss their problem.

In suitable cases, Nick can provide client conferences, written advices and representation at court. Nick accepts public access work in employment law.

Accreditations

‘Nick is great on the detail and always gets really stuck into a case so that he knows it well’ – Legal 500 2023
"Nick is great on the technical work, but also pragmatic, responsive and good with witnesses." Legal 500 2022
"An extremely technical barrister, whose strength lies in his attention to detail and ability to distil the most complicated factual scenarios. Great with clients and witnesses, and presents a convincing argument." Legal 500 2021
‘Nick’s approachability, professionalism and robust advocacy skills sets a level of service, which is difficult to match’ – Emma Thompson, Partner, Thackray Williams Solicitors
‘Upright, professional, knowledgeable and very approachable are the words that I would use to describe Mr Nick Singer. His counsel and guidance steered me to a very satisfactory remedy in the case against my former employer. Nick was very capable and more than up to the challenge I presented, he is the man you want fighting your corner. I have no hesitation in recommending Nick Singer’ – Graham Gould
“Nick invariably approaches cases with a professional and pragmatic attitude and has proved himself invaluable in the matters I have instructed him on” – David Rowlands, formerly of Slater Heelis Solicitors