Experience and Background

Nick is an Associate in the Commercial, IP and IT team, having qualified as a solicitor in November 2026. He has experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, including trade marks, passing off, copyright and patents. Nick also advises on a range of commercial contracts, including terms and conditions, supply of goods and services agreements, software and technology agreements, confidentiality agreements and intellectual property licences.  He also has experience advising on defamation and reputation management matters. 

Nick joined the firm in July 2023, initially working as a Paralegal in the Private Client team before starting his training contract.  During this training he completed seats in Property Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Commercial, IP and IT. 

  • November 2026 – present: Howes Percival LLP, Solicitor
  • 2025 – 2026: Howes Percival LLP, Trainee Solicitor
  • 2023 - 2025: Howes Percival LLP, Paralegal
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