Nicola Phillipson

Barrister at Parklane Plowden Chambers

Speaker

Nicola’s practice covers all aspects of contentious and non-contentious Probate work, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, Trusts matters, and Property and Affairs work within the Court of Protection.

Nicola is a full member (TEP) of STEP and is recognised as an expert in her practice areas being ranked as Band 1 in the 2025 Chambers and Partners and Tier 1 in the Legal 500.

Nicola is the author of

• A Practical Guide to the Law in Relation to Control of the Body After Death (Law Brief, published 2020)
• A Practical Guide to the Law in Relation to Presumption of Death and Guardianship Orders (Law Brief, published 2025)