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Nicholas Case
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Nick Case

Solicitor Advocate

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  • English
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Nick Case is a Partner in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team. Nick leads the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy Disputes team in Manchester. Nick is a qualified solicitor advocate and is noted in Legal 500 2025 and Chambers 2025.

Nick advises on all forms of dispute resolution procedure and dispute avoidance within the infrastructure and construction sector. He has experience of litigation, adjudication and a wide range of alternative dispute resolution processes, with particular expertise in substantial and complex claims, both in the UK and internationally.

Nick has acted at all levels of construction chain, from developers to subcontractors. He works with clients early in the life of a project to avoid formal disputes arising, including through mediation or structured negotiation.

Nick has experience of most major standard forms of contract including JCT, NEC and FIDIC, as well as a various bespoke contracts.

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Nick Case's recent elevation to partner demonstrates his qualities as a lawyer. He is diligent, hard working, commercial and pleasant to deal with."
    Legal 500, 2026
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    "Nick is an absolute joy to work with. He is terrific."
    Chambers, 2026
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    "He has very strong commercial awareness and always given pragmatic, holistic and timely advice."
    Chambers, 2026
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    "Nick has always given us concise and timely advice."
    Chambers, 2025
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    "Nick was of the highest calibre and I would not hesitate in recommending him."
    Chambers, 2025
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    "He has great client-facing skills. Nick demonstrates his expertise and knowledge which inspires confidence in his ability to deliver and provide high-level advice."
    Chambers, 2025
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    “Leading Associate”
    Legal 500 2025
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    "Nick was of the highest calibre and I would not hesitate in recommending him."
    Chambers and Partners 2025
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    "Rising Star"
    Legal 500 2024
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    "A star of the future."
    Legal 500 2024

Memberships & Roles

  • The Society of Construction Law

Awards & Rankings

  • Shortlisted as “Rising Star of the year” in the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2023

Education

  • 2011 – Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School.
  • 2010 – Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School.
  • 2009 – BA Economics, University of Manchester.
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