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Nichola Higgins

2005

Nichola primarily defends but is also instructed to prosecute. She has conducted Crown Court trials both alone and as junior and has had recent success in the Court of Appeal. Her work includes fraud (instructed by the Serious Fraud Office), offences relating to drugs (e.g. conspiracy to supply class A), offences against the person (e.g. GBH), public order offences and sexual offences. She also has experience in extradition and benefit appeals.

News

• The Bribery Act 2010: All Bark and No Bite?
  David Aaronberg QC and Nichola Higgins combine their expertise in fraud and corruption to analyse the Bribery Act 2010, particularly the definition of 'adequate procedures' and the regulatory impact on businesses and their compliance procedures.
  21 June 2010
• Nichola Higgins is appointed Vice Chairman of the Young Barristers' Committee
  23 November 2009
• Nichola Higgins elected to the General Council of the Bar
  23 November 2009

Articles

• Taking a case to the Court of Human Rights: An overview
  Nichola Higgins provides an overview of what is involved in taking a case to Court of Human Rights looking first at the tools and then the steps needed.
  2006