Nicola joined Birketts in August 2025 and is a Partner in our Planning and Environmental Team.
Nicola specialises in planning law, with a particular expertise in mixed use regeneration projects and enabling developments. She acts for a wide-range of clients, including house-builders, land promoters and development companies; retail developers, investment funds; care home providers; sports clubs; educational institutions and agricultural businesses.
Nicola regularly advises clients on natural capital schemes, including the creation of habitat banks, nutrient neutrality schemes and navigating water neutrality concerns. She is also known for her ability to help clients navigate the intricacies of the Community Infrastructure Levy and its implications for project finances.
Nicola is recognised as a leading individual in both Legal 500 and Chambers, and has been highly rated in Planning Resource’s survey of planning lawyers for the last three years. She is a regular columnist for The Planner magazine.
Nicola regularly shares insightful blog posts on her LinkedIn profile.
Recent work highlights
Advising on a 550 dwelling strategic site in West Sussex, which also includes a retirement village and other local amenities.
Providing planning advice and negotiating the s.106 Agreement for a new professional football training ground in West Kent.
Providing planning advice and negotiating the s.106 Agreement for a high-profile residential-led regeneration project on the south coast.
