Meet The Team

Nicola Thomas

Nicola is a Costs Lawyer with a background in multi-track claims, prior to specialising in costs, and has been in the legal profession for over 35 years.

Nicola is Team Leader for the Receiving Party Team where she deals with all aspects of drafting and negotiating claims to settlement, currently specialising in the recovery of costs in high value civil claims.
Sectors
General Civil Litigation

Public Law

Commercial litigation

Claims against the police

Court of Protection

Clinical Negligence

Arbitration

Professional negligence

Debt recovery

Aviation

Shipping

Housing and disrepair

Civil Litigation

Debt Recovery

Family Law

Contentious Probate

Judicial Review

Supreme Court

Actions against the Police

General Litigation

Client Testimonials
“I have found Nicola to be extremely experienced, thorough, and precise when she has prepared Bills for me. She replies to all queries by return. She is very adept at negotiating favourable results with opponents. She adopts a very professional approach at all times and provides regular updates without the need for me to keep chasing her. It is a pleasure working with her to achieve successful outcomes relating to the recovery of costs.”
– Colin Brooks
Solicitor, Waldrons Solicitors
“Nicola has recently concluded costs negotiations on a case for my firm. Nicola dealt with matters in an efficient and professional manner throughout, and without delay. I would be delighted to instruct Nicola again in future “
– Nigel Jenkins
GGP Law
“Nicola Thomas of Phoenix Legal Services has always been extraordinarily helpful when dealing with recovery of costs for us.

I can pay her no greater compliment than that she deals with our costs claims against opponents as though it were her own money. She takes a proactive and determined but realistic approach to such matters. “
– Chris Mayer
Harrison Clark Rickerbys Limited