St John's Buildings

Commercial & chancery litigation, Professional negligence, Construction & property, Tax

Nigel Brook is a seasoned commercial litigator. He has a strategic mind and a proven record of helping his clients to navigate complex and high-stakes litigation. In court Nigel is calm, meticulous, and fiercely analytical.

Nigel thrives on complexity and has expertise in claims featuring allegations of dishonesty, tax disputes, and professional negligence.

In 2019, Nigel was a founding member of the litigation team at Tyr in Leeds. Whilst at Tyr, Nigel obtained his Higher Rights of Audience and became a solicitor advocate. The experience of launching a new law firm has given Nigel a unique insight into the challenges and rewards of embarking on a new venture. He retains a healthy commercial pragmatism, and enjoys working as part of a team.

Nigel is committed to supporting the broader legal community. He served as President of Leeds Law Society in 2024/25.

Nigel sits as a Deputy District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit.

Before he was called to the bar in 2025, Nigel had a highly regarded career as a solicitor, working first in London and later in Leeds. He maintained a broad practice dealing with all manner of commercial litigation and Business & Property Courts work.

Career history

2010 – Training Contract with RPC in London, including six-month secondment to the BBC’s Litigation & Intellectual Property Department. 2012 – Qualified as a solicitor with RPC in London. 2015 – Relocated to Leeds to work in the Complex Financial & Tax Disputes team at Schofield Sweeney. 2019 – Founding member of the Litigation team at Tyr. 2022 – Appointed as a Deputy District Judge, sitting on the North Eastern Circuit. 2023 – Acting Head of the Property Litigation team at Tyr. 2024 – President of Leeds Law Society. 2025 – Called to the Bar by Middle Temple.

Leeds Law Society Middle Temple