Daniela Nickols Email & Phone Number

I am a Partner in the Family team at Stone King LLP in Bath. I work within the geographical area of Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. I specialise in all aspects of children work including child protection work and in particular, local authority applications to court in relation to children at risk of harm representing parents, and other relevant individuals (grandparents, foster carers, prospective adopters). As a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel since 2011 I am also able to represent children in both public and private law proceedings either directly or on their behalf through a court appointed guardian. I act on a regular basis for CAFCASS and agency guardians. I am a member of the Law Society and Resolution. I sit on Resolution's Children Committee. I am also a member of the Wiltshire Family Justice Board.I enjoy the pursuit of knowledge and hold a Masters in International Relations (2004) and a Masters in Public Law (2013). I have taught Family Law on the LLB undergraduate degree course at the University of Bristol. I have taught on the Social Work MSc postgraduate degree course at the University of Bristol. I have been published in the Family Law Journal and on Family Law Week. Chambers UK:“Daniela Nickols specialises in children matters and has a particular focus on public law proceedings, such as care, placement and adoption. She is commended for her great intellect and strong commitment to cases.”Legal 500: “Newly promoted partner Daniela Nickols is an exceptional childcare solicitor."I was awarded 'Solicitor of the Year' at the Bristol Law Society Awards in 2015. I was shortlisted in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2016 in the category 'Solicitor of the Year- Private Practice'.

Listed skills include Family Law, Courts, Legal Advice, Child Advocacy, and 8 others.