Nick Bird
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Professional Negligence
Band 1
About
Provided by Nick Bird
Practice Areas
Nick is a recognised expert in commercial litigation, professional negligence and professional discipline. He acts for the leading national and international professional service firms and is particularly well known for his work on complex and high-value claims.
Career
Called to the Bar 1993; Francis Taylor Building 1993-95; Reynolds Porter Chamberlain 1996; solicitor advocate (civil) 2001; partner Reynolds Porter Chamberlain 2004.
Work Highlights
Acting for a magic circle firm in defending a claim arising out of the conduct of litigation.
Acting for a magic circle firm in resolving a complex pensions dispute.
Acting for a leading firm of accounts in resolving a high value audit negligence claim.
Chambers Review
UK
Nick Bird is frequently instructed by leading international law firms to defend them in negligence claims concerning investments and acquisitions. He also acts for accountancy firms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nick is a favourite defence lawyer."
"Nick is a partner who is totally on top of his game, really into the details of a case and generally recognised as a major market leader in this area."
"He has a portfolio of clients who are themselves at the top of their profession."
"Nick is a favourite defence lawyer."
"Nick is a partner who is totally on top of his game, really into the details of a case and generally recognised as a major market leader in this area."
"He has a portfolio of clients who are themselves at the top of their profession."