Grace Nicholls is an experienced Employment Law specialist instructed by Claimants and Respondents across all areas of employment law. She is a trial advocate who provides sensible pragmatic advice on claims taking into account strategic and commercial priorities for her client. Grace’s practice encompasses drafting pleadings, appearances at closed and open preliminary hearings including on substantive issues of strike out, time and disability status, final hearings and appeals. She accepts instructions and has experience in interim injunctions, interim relief and country court matters.
She is described as “thorough and meticulous”, an “impressive junior” and a “superb advocate” by the directories, which she has been included in since 2023. She is ranked on two circuits. She appears in Employment Tribunals nationally, including the London Tribunals, Scotland, Wales and the Western and South Eastern circuits.
She has represented clients across a broad range of sectors including Education including schools, Healthcare including care homes, hospitals and health boards, Pharmaceutical companies, Supermarkets, retailers, catering and hotels, Local authorities and Professionals such as estate agents, architects and law firms.
She also has extensive experience of representing parties on a direct access basis.
Grace has a busy employment tribunal practice across all areas of employment law including but not limited to whistleblowing, employment status, redundancy and capability and conduct dismissals.
She has successfully secured costs orders, including a sum of £10,000 following a Final Hearing.
Grace has acted in the following matters
Grace accepts instructions across all areas of the Equality Act 2010 and has particular experience in allegations of sex, pregnancy/maternity and disability discrimination.
Grace is regularly instructed to draft claims and responses often on factually and/or legally complex matters.
Grace has acted in the following matters:
Grace Nicholls is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please click here.
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