Nichola Skayman is Head of the Domestic Abuse and Private Law Children Team, leading this area of practice across the firm. In her role as Head of Department, she has oversight of the team’s work and is responsible for ensuring that vulnerable clients receive robust, sensitive and effective support.
With over 18 years’ experience in domestic abuse and private law children cases, Nichola has acted in numerous high‑profile and complex matters, including proceedings in the High Court and cases that have attracted media attention. She is passionate about protecting victims of domestic abuse and children who have experienced or witnessed abuse, and is known for taking swift action where needed, including issuing out‑of‑county applications for added protection and urgent without‑notice applications often dealt with in under 24 hours.
Nichola is a Domestic Abuse Champion and a former member of Resolution, reflecting her specialist focus in this area and her commitment to best practice in family law. Nothing deters her from fighting for justice and the safety and protection of children and vulnerable clients.
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