Clifford Chance LLP

Litigation＆Dispute Resolution

Kelwin Nicholls specialises in regulatory investigations/enforcement, M&A disputes, banking and financial services litigation/disputes and compliance advice.

Kelwin's recent matters include bringing and defending claims arising out of acquisitions and disposals of public and private companies, defending mis-selling claims and disputes over swaps and options, and acting for corporate trustees in High Court litigation. He has represented clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions including cross-border investigations into rate-setting misconduct, investigations into rogue traders, investigations into suspected market abuse and several high-profile public inquiries. Kelwin also undertakes risk reviews of high-risk products and services within financial institutions and advises on anti-money laundering compliance and anti-bribery programmes for corporates and private equity firms.

Deneys Reitz Attorneys Durban, South Africa 1997

Admitted as an attorney in South Africa 1999

Joined Clifford Chance 2000

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2002

Partner since 2010

University of Natal, Durban (BA) 1994, (LLB) 1996