Nick Brett > Brett Wilson LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Brett Wilson LLP Offices
35-37 St John’s Lane
LONDON
EC1M 4BJ
England
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Nick Brett
Work Department
Criminal Litigation, Fraud, and Regulatory
Position
Partner specialisng in regulatory/disciplinary, criminal and fraud litigation. Particularly noted for his work in defending professionals in disciplinary proceedings and regulatory investigations. Recent instructions include the successful defence of ex-Freshfields partner Ryan Beckwith against his prosecution by the SRA, an SFO investigation into corporate corruption in Brazil and representing an experienced broker in CISI disciplinary proceedings. His recent portfolio of major fraud cases is substantial and includes the first ever FCA prosecution and the largest ever crypto-currency fraud. Has successfully advised upon and defended numerous Proceeds of Crime Act cases both at first instance and on appeal.
Career
Trained Saunders Solicitors LLP (now Saunders Law Ltd); qualified 2000
Assistant Solicitor Saunders Solicitors LLP (now Saunders Law Ltd) 2001-2006
Assistant Solicitor Lewis Nedas 2006-2010
Partner Lewis Nedas 2008-2010
Partner Brett Wilson LLP 2010 to date
Languages
English
Memberships
The Law Society, Proceeds of Crime Lawyers’ Assocation, Fraud Lawyers’ Association, London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association
Education
LLB (Hons) Thames Valley University 1996
Leisure
Sport, literature, food, wine
Lawyer Rankings
London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general
‘Star partner‘ and disciplinary law expert Nick Brett leads the team at boutique firm Brett Wilson LLP, with the practice offering clients particular experience in pre-charge investigation. Recent work includes advising individuals on cases of sexual assault, grievous bodily harm, conspiracy to defraud, and road traffic issues. Other key team members include the ‘unparalleled‘ associate Sharron Boyce.
London > Dispute resolution > Professional discipline
‘Brilliant boutique firm‘ Brett Wilson LLP routinely defends doctors, dentists and architects, along with solicitors and law firms, in disciplinary proceedings that are brought by their regulator. Founding partner Nick Brett, who ‘gives spotless legal advice‘, is highly rated for his defence work on behalf of professionals undergoing disciplinary processes.
Lawyer Rankings
- Crime: general London > Crime, fraud and licensing
- Professional discipline London > Dispute resolution