Nicola Mitchard

Nicola Mitchard qualified as a Solicitor in 1997 and joined Blackfords LLP during 2017. Throughout her career she has specialised in the defence of complex criminal cases and has developed a specialism in complex, high value fraud cases, involving many thousands of pages of evidence. During her career she has gained a wealth of experience, representing individuals and companies being investigated and/or prosecuted by the SFO, CPS, NRW, Trading Standards and Local Authorities. She is also regularly instructed in relation to regulatory matters, representing clients facing investigation by Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, and the GDC. Nicola has developed a reputation for her thorough preparation of cases, attention to detail and excellent client care. · Blackfords LLP

WalesCriminal Defense, Fraud

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Solicitor qualified in 1997 who joined Blackfords LLP in 2017, specialising in the defence of complex criminal cases with a particular focus on complex, high-value fraud. Regularly represents individuals and companies in investigations and prosecutions by the SFO, CPS, NRW, Trading Standards and local authorities, and is instructed in regulatory matters involving Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission and the GDC.

Practice areas

Criminal DefenseFraudRegulatoryLicensing

Office

Wales

Blackfords LLP · Nicola Mitchard qualified as a Solicitor in 1997 and joined Blackfords LLP during 2017. Throughout her career she has specialised in the defence of complex criminal cases and has developed a specialism in complex, high value fraud cases, involving many thousands of pages of evidence. During her career she has gained a wealth of experience, representing individuals and companies being investigated and/or prosecuted by the SFO, CPS, NRW, Trading Standards and Local Authorities. She is also regularly instructed in relation to regulatory matters, representing clients facing investigation by Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, and the GDC. Nicola has developed a reputation for her thorough preparation of cases, attention to detail and excellent client care.

Wales

Expertise

Complex, high-value fraud casesDefence of complex criminal mattersSFO and CPS investigations/prosecutionsInvestigations by NRW, Trading Standards and Local AuthoritiesRegulatory investigations (Ofsted, CQC, GDC)

Admissions

Solicitor (England & Wales), qualified 1997