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Nicola Harries

Spear’s Review

Stevens & Bolton is one of the leading law firms in Surrey, and head of family Nicola Harries is one of its leading lights.

‘The last year has been very busy, with a marked increase in litigation,’ she says. Harries’ case-load ranges from pre-nups for partners at magic circle firms to cases with assets of circa £80 million.

The court system worries her: ‘The courts are on their knees. We are using private options more and more. This is fine for our clients, but it is leading to a two-tier system.’

Her career highlight? ‘Calming down a client before she gave evidence in the High Court and encouraging her not to drink too much of the pre-mixed G&T that was masquerading as Evian.’

Rank: Recommended

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