Nicola Corrie

Nikki joined the Manchester office of Vardags in 2016 as a paralegal, having previously worked at a well-known family law firm in Manchester city centre, running cases concurrently with the principal solicitor. Her talents were quickly recognised at Vardags, and she was offered a training contract within three months of starting at the firm, fully qualifying in 2018.

Nikki advises clients on all aspects of the law in this area, particularly relating to the breakdown of relationships and divorce proceedings. She has already built a solid base of knowledge and experience in relation to:

• Financial matters arising from the breakdown of marriages and civil partnerships

• Interim financial matters such as maintenance and legal funding

• Children issues including contested internal and international relocation

• Preparing, drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements, including handling any disputes in relation to these

Nikki represents high net worth individuals, guiding them on the complexities that arise for these specific clients:

• Clients with complex business interest
• Cases involving pre-marital or family wealth
• Cases involving trusts

She also has particular experience assisting international clients and has worked on cases that involve jurisdictional disputes that raise complicated and unique legal questions. Her client base is global, with clients specifically in Dubai, the Middle East and Hong Kong.

EDUCATION

Nikki studied Law at the University of Liverpool and was then awarded a distinction in her LPC and LLM at the University of Law. In her final year at university, Nikki led a team to organise the Law School’s mooting competition with the final held at St George’s Hall.

PRESS & PUBLICATIONS

Nikki has already written several published articles for legal commentary:

• Why it doesn’t pay to delay: A v B (No 2) and the need for certainty on divorce - [2018] Fam Law 1564
• The relevance of family wealth? Promise and precaution - [2019] Fam Law 926
• When draconian is the only way: Hadkinson orders following de Gafforj - [2019] Fam Law 61

PERSONAL

Nikki grew up in Northamptonshire but has lived in the North West for over a decade. Outside of the office, she is a keen amateur cook and enjoys reading, swimming and snowboarding, and she also enjoys regularly eating out in Manchester. However, her time is dictated by her flat-coated retriever who rules her life! She enjoys taking him swimming and for long forest-walks.

TESTIMONIALs

‘Nicola Corrie handled everything in a way that totally exceeded my expectations. Her advice is excellent, and she explains everything simply and clearly.’ - Legal 500

‘Nicola Corrie is a partner in the making. She has a vast knowledge of the law and a brilliant ability to apply those arguments skilfully to the relevant situations. Nicola leaves no stone left unturned.’ - Legal 500

‘Nikki Corrie is a tremendous talent. Extremely thorough and prepared, and hugely knowledgeable already. More than up to litigating against those far more senior.’ - Legal 500

‘Nikki Corrie is a real talent. Nikki applies her forensic mind to every aspect of her client’s case, and is able to quickly grasp complex issues and deliver pragmatic and straightforward advice whilst ensuring her clients feel their voice has been fairly heard.’ - Legal 500

‘Nicola Corrie’s knowledge is vast.’ - Legal 500

‘Nikki Corrie has an absolutely exceptional legal brain. She is more accomplished at figures than virtually any lawyer I have met. Nothing fazes her and she has a 100% recall of the details of her client’s cases to the point where one wonders if she has a photographic memory. She is a partner in the making without doubt and deservedly so. She’s also got lovely client care skills – clients respect and adore her. She handles numerous substantial money cases – assets of c.£15m are now the norm for her.’ - Legal 500

‘I have been cared for by Nikki Corrie, who has been unbelievably supportive throughout the whole process. Nikki and her team have responded incredibly quickly with any queries I may have raised. They have been reassuring when needed, responded quickly when needed and never fazed by anything that happened; in fact, they are always thinking one step ahead. They have made a difficult time in my life feel calm and controlled.’ - Legal 500

‘Nikki Hale was straight-talking, but compassionate. Able to think strategically to extricate me from complex proceedings. A real asset to the firm.’ - Legal 500

‘Nicola Corrie sticks to times. You never have to chase anything. Exceptionally efficient and reliable.’ - Legal 500

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