Nicola Martin

Call 1982
Email nicola.martin@3pb.co.uk
Download Full PDF version

Nicola Martin is ranked as a leading junior by Chambers and Partners Directory 2012: 'Nicola Martin’s practice covers both children work and ancillary relief. She has recently been involved in serious cases concerning the physical and sexual abuse of children.'

Nicola is recommended by the Legal 500 Directory 2011: 'Team head Nicola Martin ‘never disappoints’ and is a ‘fantastic advocate’.

Nicola Martin (formerly Nicola Simpson) is Head of the Family Law Team in chambers.

Nicola was called to the Bar by Inner Temple in July 1982 and has extensive experience in both Matrimonial / Ancillary Relief and Child Law.

Principal areas of practice:- Ancillary Relief, Private and Public Law Children, including leave to remove cases and Child Abduction

Nicola appears in high net worth matters as well as those of more modest means and displays both sound judgment and an eye for detail. Nicola has the ability to engage with people from all walks of life, her reassuring presence and empathetic approach instilling confidence in lay and professional clients alike. An adept negotiatorand able advocate, Nicola is also a tenacious cross-examiner.

Her experience in matrimonial matters extends to Divorce, Nullity, Foreign Decrees and Financial Injunctions as well as acting for applicants and respondents in issues arising from Proceeds of Crime legislation.

Nicola has particular experience in Children Law, both public and private, bringing a pragmatic but human approach to those embroiled in difficult proceedings involving children and family breakdown. She acts for local authorities, mothers, fathers, Children's Guardians and other family members such as grandparents and step-parents. Many of her cases have involved allegations of serious sexual, physical or emotional abuse of children or alcohol/substance abuse.

Main other areas of Children Law covered are Adoption, Financial provision for Children and Child Abduction:
Re B (Child Abduction: Habitual Residence) [1994] 2 FLR 915).

Nicola has appeared on behalf of the successful Appellant in the Privy Council:
Abbott v Abbott [ 2007] UKPC 53 [2008] 1 FLR 1451 PC
in relation to beneficial ownership of property.

Nicola is married with 3 children and 2 step-children. When time permits Nicola is a keen sports fan.

Notable Cases

Abbott v Abbott [ 2007] UKPC 53 [2008] 1 FLR 1451 PC

Re B (Child Abduction: Habitual Residence) [1994] 2 FLR 915)