Nicholas Wayne

Summary

Nicholas is an experienced barrister who has been instructed in numerous high-profile, challenging and complex cases, as both junior and leading counsel. Nicholas is fully accredited for direct access work and has represented clients through direct access in both criminal and employment cases, as well as in regulatory tribunals.

Specialist areas of law include

Criminal Law
Contract Law
Employment Law
Police
Professional Negligence
Professional Regulation

Profile description

Areas of practice

Civil
- Actions Against The Police
- Contractual Disputes
- Employment
- Personal Injury
- Professional Conduct
- Professional Negligence
Crime
- Bribery & Corruption
- Business Crime
- Drug Offences
- Firearms
- Fraud
- Homicide
- International Criminal Law
- Money Laundering
- Sexual Offences
- Theft & Dishonesty Offences
- Violent Crime

Nicholas is regularly instructed to advise on all aspects of employment law, including negotiating and approving termination agreements.

Nicholas has particular expertise in handling heavyweight criminal cases where there are substantial issues in relation to disclosure and public interest immunity. He specialises in cases that require analysing complex evidence, particularly telephone evidence, cell site evidence, banking and financial records.

Nicholas has represented many clients charged with serious sexual and violent offences, which require expert cross-examination of vulnerable and emotional witnesses. Nicholas has a reputation for presenting his client’s cases with clarity and force. He has a reputation for tenacity, and is known for his legal and tactical acumen.

Nicholas has successfully defended numerous clients charged with the most serious sexual offences, including securing acquittals for defendants accused of committing rape and serious sexual assaults in the course of their employment.

Nicholas is regularly instructed to represent defendants in high value confiscation proceedings and in civil forfeiture.

Nicholas is a member of the CPS Specialist Rape Panel and is a Grade 3 Prosecutor. His recent prosecution cases have included cases of historic sex abuse, rape, fraud, serious violence and car-ringing.

Notable Cases

LKS (the Curry Poisoning Case): In a case which attracted considerable media attention LKS was charged with murdering her former lover and attempting to murder his new partner, as well as administering poison to the deceased on an earlier occasion. Other murder cases include murder by arson, honour killing and street stabbings.
Wood: Baby shaking, rendering a 3 1/2 month old baby blind, deaf and severely brain-damaged.
Catal & Others: Leading authority on basis of plea in heavy criminal cases – AG’s Ref 108,109, 110 of 2008 [2008] EWCACrim852.
Shepherd: Child cruelty – multiple injuries to 3-month-old baby.
Jama: D accused of gang rape whilst being on the run from having shot PC Sharon Beshinivsky.
Abraham: Defendant charged with rape of his daughter. Conviction quashed in the Court of Appeal, acquitted in retrial.
Machado [2006] EWCA Crim 837; (2006) 170 J.P. 400: Leading authority on the scope of S.98 CJA 2003 (bad character).
Lakhvir Kaur Singh [2011] 2 Cr. App. R. (S.) 19: Tariff on murder.
Blackburn [2012] 2 Cr. App. R. (S.) 44; [2012]: Leading authority on definition of benefit in confiscation cases.
Sheidu [2014] EWCA Crim 1671; [2014] Crim. L.R. 827: Valuation of benefit – foreign property.

Appointments

Councilor for Canonbury Ward, Islington
Islington Corporate Parenting Board
Islington Safer Neighbourhood Board
Vice Chair of the Islington Licensing Ctte

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association
Society of Labour Lawyers

Testimonials

Janet Watkin

“Fast, agile, adaptable. Need Counsel? Rory Rocks! He responds to requests with lightening speed. In no time at all a top-notch barrister is reviewing your papers and counsel is onboarded in record tim...” “Fast, agile, adaptable. Need Counsel? Rory Rocks! He responds to requests with lightening speed. In no time at all a top-notch barrister is reviewing your papers and counsel is onboarded in record time to assess the merits of your case and help you move forward in the right direction. Agile and adaptable, Rory adjusts to changing circumstances with ease and elegance.” Read more Read less

Madhura Shiralkar

“A trustworthy, dependable and professional approach. We at Lexus Legal & Consultancy Service Ltd. have been availing services from Clerksroom Direct for over a period of almost 10 months now and can g...” “A trustworthy, dependable and professional approach. We at Lexus Legal & Consultancy Service Ltd. have been availing services from Clerksroom Direct for over a period of almost 10 months now and can gladly say that we are extremely satisfied with their services. Rory Nunn has been very prompt, efficient and professional in his responses. We appreciate the efforts of Stassi Jennings as well. The Barristers that they help connect with are thorough professionals and client friendly. Rory has been instrumental in the business relation development with our firm. We would definitely like to continue business with Clerksroom Direct. We wish them all the very best and look forward to a fruitful relation in the coming years.” Read more Read less

Robert (Direct Access Client)

“I approached Nastassi with a complex situation that I believed no one would be able to understand. However, after speaking with her for just five minutes, she was able to grasp the complexity of the s...” “I approached Nastassi with a complex situation that I believed no one would be able to understand. However, after speaking with her for just five minutes, she was able to grasp the complexity of the situation and provided me with compassion and understanding. I felt instantly supported and heard. Nastassi gave me the opportunity to express myself and provided a listening ear, allowing me to get everything off my chest before moving forward. She not only recommended a barrister who she believed could help, but also presented me with other options. When my hearing date changed, a refund was provided without question. When a new date was confirmed, Nastassi promptly rebooked the original barrister. Throughout the process, Nastassi was always available if I needed her, responding to emails and phone calls promptly. Her consistent compassion and kind nature made the entire process less daunting for me. I am forever grateful.” Read more Read less

Mr D Evans

“First class service from Jake and Rory. I have used Clerksroom Direct for approximately 2 years. I have found them to be at all times responsive, courteous and efficient. I would highly recommend usin...” “First class service from Jake and Rory. I have used Clerksroom Direct for approximately 2 years. I have found them to be at all times responsive, courteous and efficient. I would highly recommend using this facility and services should the need arise.” Read more Read less

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