Nikki Singla

Practice Overview

Nikki specialises in commercial and trusts litigation and arbitration in the UK and internationally (particularly in the Cayman Islands and the Channel Islands). His expertise covers a wide range of commercial and business disputes particularly in the fields of complex contracts and trusts, hedge funds, companies and partnerships, and professional negligence. 

Nikki is recommended by The Legal 500, 2009 in four separate areas of practice: commercial litigation, company litigation, media/entertainment and sport, and professional negligence.  'He is described as "without doubt one of the brightest juniors".  Previous directories and publications have remarked that he is "knowledgeable and user friendly", a "rising star" and "an able communicator and litigator for any size of case".'

Nikki appears in court in his own right regularly. He is an experienced advocate and has appeared in a number of reported cases in the High Court and in other jurisdictions. Nikki has also worked as part of large litigation teams together with silks.

Nikki is a team-player and enjoys working closely with his solicitors. He is committed to finding his clients creative solutions to difficult problems. He is popular with his clients because he is always prepared to go the extra mile to achieve success for them.

Professional Reputation

The Legal 500, 2009 Edition, recommends Nikki for his work in:

Commercial litigation

His clients say that he "provides sound and considered advice at speed".

Company litigation

He is described by his clients as a "smart junior".

Professional negligence

"Nikki Singla is, without doubt one of the brightest juniors".

Media, entertainment and sport litigation

"Recommended is the bright and engaging Nikki Singla".

Qualifications

Nikki was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford.

In 1998, he was awarded a First in his undergraduate Jurisprudence degree followed by a First in his postgraduate Bachelor of Civil Law degree.

He was awarded the Queen Mother's Scholarship and the Harmsworth Entrance Exhibition by the Middle Temple.

From 1999 to 2002 he tutored in contract law at Pembroke College, Oxford.

Memberships

• Commercial Bar Association 
• International Bar Association
• Chancery Bar Association
• Professional Negligence Bar Association