Nicola Billen > DMH Stallard LLP > Guildford, England > Lawyer Profile

DMH Stallard LLP
1ST FLOOR, WONERSH HOUSE
THE GUILDWAY, OLD PORTSMOUTH ROAD
GUILDFORD
GU3 1LR
England

Work Department

Commercial

Position

Partner

Career

Nicola has specialised in dispute resolution since 2004, with significant experience in a broad range of commercial disputes.

Nicola joined DMH Stallard having worked for several well known regional firms and also a role as General Counsel for a securities company.

Nicola acts for clients in a range of industries including IT and telecommunications, dealing with disputes ranging from general contractual, to corporate and shareholder.

Nicola prides herself on being a solutions provider and working closely with her clients to best achieve the very best commercial outcome.

Work highlights:

Acting for a telecommunications company in relation to a dispute over a call-off contract.

Representing a software company over a dispute regarding ownership of its IT platform and source code, which included applying for injunctive relief.

Acting for a large corporate in relation to a dispute over financial mechanisms in a share sale agreement.

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Acting in contractual, financial and shareholder disputes in the aviation, finance and manufacturing industries, concerning claims of breach of contract, corporate fraud and professional negligence, the team at DMH Stallard LLP in Surrey and Sussex displays ‘great attention to detail and the willingness to go the extra mile’. Leading the team is the Gatwick-based Simon Elcock, who offers expertise in the professional services, insurance and banking sectors. James Colvin advises on all areas of commercial and banking dispute resolution. Qualified as a barrister and solicitor, Jonathan Compton in Guildford often advises individuals and commercial organisations on competition, banking and regulatory disputes, while the ‘unflappableTim Ashdown is an IP and technology disputes expert. The team has expanded with the arrival of Nicola Billen from Knights plc in April 2022, who has experience in contractual, corporate and shareholder disputes, and Frank Bouette from Shakespeare Martineau LLP in February 2022.