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Nic practises in most areas of civil/commercial litigation and in employment law. He has extensive trial experience, also teaching trial advocacy, and is known for his client skills and advocacy.
He has acted for and advised clients on a wide range of issues and disputes, and has represented clients in many courts and tribunals and often in long and complex cases. He has acted for: government departments, national and international companies, insurers, investment companies, banks, local authorities, manufacturers, retailers, trustees and sporting clubs.
In appropriate cases, Nic will take instructions directly from clients, without an instructing solicitor. He can advise clients whether that is appropriate for them.
Between 2001 and 2010, Nic practised from Tanfield Chambers, a leading commercial and chancery barristers' chambers in London. He remains an associate member of Tanfield Chambers. He has been instructed by lawyers in Australia, China, Singapore, and the UK.
Nic is also an accredited and experienced mediator (CEDR, 2008). He has conducted commercial mediations in the UK and New Zealand and has been appointed to mediation panels, including: AMINZ, NZDRC, MBIE Weathertight Homes Tribunal, the Land Acquisition Resolution Scheme, and the Law Society. He is also on the Resolution Institute’s dispute resolvers. Full details of his mediation practice are at www.nicscampionmediation.com.
Nic has wide experience in commercial litigation work, including:
Nic is experienced in employment work, including:
Between 2010 and 2019, Nic was a member of the NZ Law Society Commercial and Business Law Committee, involved in reform proposals in areas of commercial and consumer law. He has been a member of the NZCLE Litigation Skills Faculty since 2013. He is a member of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ).
Throughout his career, Nic has undertaken pro bono work for those who cannot afford to pay for legal advice or representation. Nic is committed to the principle of providing free representation in deserving cases.
Nic speaks French, having lived and worked in France and Switzerland.
Nic's "sharp-witted intelligence and calmness ..."
"People like you are worth their weight in gold!"
"What a result! [The client] is really pleased"
"I just wanted to say how impressed I was with Nic Scampion. He was brilliant and did a great job …"
"Nic is able to identify the key issues, piece together different sources of information, recognise the relative values of different pieces of information, analyse complex information systematically, reach sound judgments, and grasp the essentials right from the outset …"
"Nic has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to cope under pressure, understand the local government political agenda, and act in ways that are compatible with local government goals …"
"Nic is a strong advocate. His oral expression is precise and succinct …"
"… [he is] effective and dynamic when it comes to cross-examination. He speaks with great clarity and fluency."
"Nic has exceptional interpersonal skills …"
"He has fostered good relations with our team and clients …"
"Nic is undoubtedly a high calibre advocate and a very pleasant person to work with …"
"The enthusiasm and commitment shown has been greatly appreciated by both the professional and private individuals involved …"
"Nic has a fantastic 100% [mediation] settlement record, despite the fact that the parties involved were often unrepresented …"
"I have nothing but praise for his professionalism, care and consideration…in what was a traumatic situation …"
"Bravo, your words, wisdom and legal magic resulted in …"
"Amazing"
Profile
Nic practises in most areas of civil/commercial litigation and in employment law. He has extensive trial experience, also teaching trial advocacy, and is known for his client skills and advocacy.
He has acted for and advised clients on a wide range of issues and disputes, and has represented clients in many courts and tribunals and often in long and complex cases. He has acted for: government departments, national and international companies, insurers, investment companies, banks, local authorities, manufacturers, retailers, trustees and sporting clubs.
In appropriate cases, Nic will take instructions directly from clients, without an instructing solicitor. He can advise clients whether that is appropriate for them.
Between 2001 and 2010, Nic practised from Tanfield Chambers, a leading commercial and chancery barristers' chambers in London. He remains an associate member of Tanfield Chambers. He has been instructed by lawyers in Australia, China, Singapore, and the UK.
Nic is also an accredited and experienced mediator (CEDR, 2008). He has conducted commercial mediations in the UK and New Zealand and has been appointed to mediation panels, including: AMINZ, NZDRC, MBIE Weathertight Homes Tribunal, the Land Acquisition Resolution Scheme, and the Law Society. He is also on the Resolution Institute’s dispute resolvers. Full details of his mediation practice are at www.nicscampionmediation.com.
Nic has wide experience in commercial litigation work, including:
Nic is experienced in employment work, including:
Between 2010 and 2019, Nic was a member of the NZ Law Society Commercial and Business Law Committee, involved in reform proposals in areas of commercial and consumer law. He has been a member of the NZCLE Litigation Skills Faculty since 2013. He is a member of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ).
Throughout his career, Nic has undertaken pro bono work for those who cannot afford to pay for legal advice or representation. Nic is committed to the principle of providing free representation in deserving cases.
Nic speaks French, having lived and worked in France and Switzerland.
Nic's "sharp-witted intelligence and calmness ..."
"People like you are worth their weight in gold!"
"What a result! [The client] is really pleased"
"I just wanted to say how impressed I was with Nic Scampion. He was brilliant and did a great job …"
"Nic is able to identify the key issues, piece together different sources of information, recognise the relative values of different pieces of information, analyse complex information systematically, reach sound judgments, and grasp the essentials right from the outset …"
"Nic has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to cope under pressure, understand the local government political agenda, and act in ways that are compatible with local government goals …"
"Nic is a strong advocate. His oral expression is precise and succinct …"
"… [he is] effective and dynamic when it comes to cross-examination. He speaks with great clarity and fluency."
"Nic has exceptional interpersonal skills …"
"He has fostered good relations with our team and clients …"
"Nic is undoubtedly a high calibre advocate and a very pleasant person to work with …"
"The enthusiasm and commitment shown has been greatly appreciated by both the professional and private individuals involved …"
"Nic has a fantastic 100% [mediation] settlement record, despite the fact that the parties involved were often unrepresented …"
"I have nothing but praise for his professionalism, care and consideration…in what was a traumatic situation …"
"Bravo, your words, wisdom and legal magic resulted in …"
"Amazing"
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Profile
Nic practises in most areas of civil/commercial litigation and in employment law. He has extensive trial experience, also teaching trial advocacy, and is known for his client skills and advocacy.
He has acted for and advised clients on a wide range of issues and disputes, and has represented clients in many courts and tribunals and often in long and complex cases. He has acted for: government departments, national and international companies, insurers, investment companies, banks, local authorities, manufacturers, retailers, trustees and sporting clubs.
In appropriate cases, Nic will take instructions directly from clients, without an instructing solicitor. He can advise clients whether that is appropriate for them.
Between 2001 and 2010, Nic practised from Tanfield Chambers, a leading commercial and chancery barristers' chambers in London. He remains an associate member of Tanfield Chambers. He has been instructed by lawyers in Australia, China, Singapore, and the UK.
Nic is also an accredited and experienced mediator (CEDR, 2008). He has conducted commercial mediations in the UK and New Zealand and has been appointed to mediation panels, including: AMINZ, NZDRC, MBIE Weathertight Homes Tribunal, the Land Acquisition Resolution Scheme, and the Law Society. He is also on the Resolution Institute’s dispute resolvers. Full details of his mediation practice are at www.nicscampionmediation.com.
Nic has wide experience in commercial litigation work, including:
Nic is experienced in employment work, including:
Between 2010 and 2019, Nic was a member of the NZ Law Society Commercial and Business Law Committee, involved in reform proposals in areas of commercial and consumer law. He has been a member of the NZCLE Litigation Skills Faculty since 2013. He is a member of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ).
Throughout his career, Nic has undertaken pro bono work for those who cannot afford to pay for legal advice or representation. Nic is committed to the principle of providing free representation in deserving cases.
Nic speaks French, having lived and worked in France and Switzerland.
Nic's "sharp-witted intelligence and calmness ..."
"People like you are worth their weight in gold!"
"What a result! [The client] is really pleased"
"I just wanted to say how impressed I was with Nic Scampion. He was brilliant and did a great job …"
"Nic is able to identify the key issues, piece together different sources of information, recognise the relative values of different pieces of information, analyse complex information systematically, reach sound judgments, and grasp the essentials right from the outset …"
"Nic has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to cope under pressure, understand the local government political agenda, and act in ways that are compatible with local government goals …"
"Nic is a strong advocate. His oral expression is precise and succinct …"
"… [he is] effective and dynamic when it comes to cross-examination. He speaks with great clarity and fluency."
"Nic has exceptional interpersonal skills …"
"He has fostered good relations with our team and clients …"
"Nic is undoubtedly a high calibre advocate and a very pleasant person to work with …"
"The enthusiasm and commitment shown has been greatly appreciated by both the professional and private individuals involved …"
"Nic has a fantastic 100% [mediation] settlement record, despite the fact that the parties involved were often unrepresented …"
"I have nothing but praise for his professionalism, care and consideration…in what was a traumatic situation …"
"Bravo, your words, wisdom and legal magic resulted in …"
"Amazing"
Areas of practice
Additional information
Nic has acted in a wide variety of actions for a wide variety of clients, including:
Nic has conducted commercial mediations in the UK and in New Zealand. For example, he has successfully mediated:
See his mediation website for more details.
Nic's recent cases include:
Nic has acted in a wide variety of actions for a wide variety of clients, including:
Nic has conducted commercial mediations in the UK and in New Zealand. For example, he has successfully mediated:
See his mediation website for more details.
Nic's recent cases include:
Nic has often been asked to provide expert comment, including: Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Herald, the Financial Times and Sky News. His articles and seminars include:
BSc Hons (Bristol)
CPE/Dip Law (City, London)
BVC (College of Law, London)
Mediator (CEDR, London)
Barrister Sole: England & Wales 2001
Barrister Sole: New Zealand 2014
