Nicole Smith

Biography

Nicole is a trainee solicitor in the real estate team, assisting with a wide array of matters across the development team.

Before starting as a trainee, Nicole worked as a paralegal in the construction & infrastructure team at Ashfords for 2 years. Alongside this, Nicole has completed a Masters in Law and the SQE.

Prior to joining Ashfords, Nicole studied Law at the University of the West of England, receiving a first class degree with Honours. Nicole has experience working in the Bristol Law Clinic, assisting with advising clients on family and employment law disputes.

Relevant experience

Local Authority: Assisting with drafting Settlement Agreements and Deeds of Variation.
Private client: Preparing Letters of Instruction to Experts and Counsel in relation to a negligence claim against an architect.
Private company: Assisting with a claim against a contractor in respect of defective cladding.
Private company: Preparing a due diligence report advising the client on its contractual security.
Developer: Assisting with taking witness statements and preparation for a claim against a building development site.