Practice Overview

Nia was called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn on 14th October 2021. Following the successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Ashley Serr, Nia became a tenant of Exchange Chambers in September 2024.

Nia has a busy practice in personal injury and employment law. Her practice includes a wide range of applications, CCMCs, Stage 3, Approval Hearings, small claims, and fast track matters. Nia is often instructed in preliminary and multi-day employment final hearings. She prides herself on thorough preparation and becoming adept with the facts of each case.

Nia’s personable nature makes clients feel at ease particularly when advising on the merits of the case and settlement. Furthermore, her affable personality and pragmatic approach contributes to the development of excellent professional relationships with her instructing solicitors. Nia’s practice is rapidly developing due to repeat instructions.

Despite being in court approximately 4 days per week, Nia also has a busy paper-based practice. Her practice includes drafting opinions and position statements in employment law, advising on liability and quantum and drafting statements of case. Nia has a timely turnaround of papers. She is always keen to discuss timelines with those instructing her in an effort to accommodate an urgent deadline.

Prior to obtaining pupillage, Nia worked as a County Court advocate in two of the country’s most prominent nation-wide advocacy providers. She has represented clients in approximately 200 hearings.

Nia also has experience conducting conferences with lay and professional clients. She has represented clients in the following types of hearings:

• Infant approval settlements
• Small claims:
  Road traffic accident
  Payment Protection Insurance (PPI)
  Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)
  Contract
• Return of goods
• Mortgage possession
• Mortgage applications
• Charging orders
• Landlord and tenant possession
• Bankruptcy and debt recovery
• Civil applications
• Dispute resolution
• Directions