Nick Bird

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Nick is a recognised expert in commercial litigation, professional negligence and professional discipline. He acts for the leading national and international professional service firms and is particularly well known for his work on complex and high-value claims.

“I make it easy and enjoyable for clients to deal with some of the most difficult disputes that firms have to deal with”

“I focus specifically on the professional practices and insurance sectors, and achieve exceptional results in complex and high value litigation.

Most of my cases involve an international element. Recently, I have been involved in litigation with strong UAE and US elements.

Clients like working with me because I make it easy and enjoyable to deal with some of the most difficult disputes that firms have to deal with. I provide clear and decisive advice setting out effective strategies, and of course achieve excellent results for them.”

Nick’s recent work highlights:

Acting for a magic circle firm in defending a claim arising out of the conduct of litigation.

Acting for a magic circle firm in resolving a complex pensions dispute.

Acting for a leading firm of accounts in resolving a high value audit negligence claim.

Directory quotes

"Nick Bird is a legendary figure who has scrupulous attention to detail, punctilious courtesy, and an absolute determination to advance his clients' interests." - Legal 500 UK 2025 (Hall of Fame)

"Nick is a partner who is totally on top of his game, really into the details of a case and generally recognised as a major market leader in this area." - Chambers UK 2025

"Nick Bird is intellectually excellent and thoughtful in his approach." - Legal 500 UK 2024

"I am a long term fan of Nick Bird at RPC. He is one of the top names in solicitors’ negligence claims. He is utterly reliable in the complex claims – intellectually top notch, thoughtful, insightful and creative. He leads a good team; the quality is consistent throughout." - Legal 500 UK 2023

"Nick Bird is frequently instructed by leading international law firms to defend them in negligence claims concerning investments and acquisitions. He also acts for accountancy firms." - Chambers UK 2022

"His mastery of technical detail on very difficult cases involving high-value issues is very impressive." - Chambers UK 2022

"Nick Bird is a very experienced partner, a very safe pair of hands in tricky matters." - Chambers UK 2022

" Nick Bird is careful, thoughtful and perfect for the really complex matters." - The Legal 500 UK 2022

"Nick Bird is a very experienced partner who sees the big picture, and quickly." - The Legal 500 UK 2022

Nick Bird is distinguished as “top class for defendant solicitors' work” with extensive experience in high-value negligence claims. - Who's Who Legal: Professional Negligence 2020

Nick Bird is frequently instructed by leading international law firms to defend them in negligence claims concerning investments and acquisitions. He also acts for accountancy firms. - Chambers UK 2021

"He is unflappable and fantastic, particularly in difficult cases that require a lot of thought." - Chambers UK 2021

"He is very well regarded in solicitors' negligence. He is very good with details - an extremely intellectually strong lawyer." - Chambers UK 2021

"Nick Bird is a lawyer’s lawyer – very cerebral, determined and thoughtful. For matters such as pensions he is excellent and won’t let the client be pushed around." - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"Nick Bird has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and a forensic mind." - The Legal 500 UK 2021

Hall of Fame. - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"absolute superstar." - The Legal 500 UK 2020

Hall of Fame. - The Legal 500 UK 2020

"Nick Bird gets into the detail of cases and flushes out the key issues." - The Legal 500 UK 2020

Leading Individual. - The Legal 500 UK 2020

Nick Bird is very good; he is thoughtful, determined and very clever. - The Legal 500 UK 2020

Nick Bird retains a strong professional negligence practice, receiving particular praise for his work for defendant solicitors. He is "thorough and detailed," and provides "good client service to ensure their needs are met." - Chambers UK 2019

Nick Bird is praised for his work on complex financial cases. He is respected by market commentators for his "diligence, persuasive advocacy and excellent understanding of the issues and approach." - Chambers UK 2018

Listed as a leading individual. - The Legal 500 UK 2018

Nick has an "eye for detail" and is "sound on strategy." - The Legal 500 UK 2018

Nick Bird "fights cases hard." - The Legal 500 UK 2017

Nick Bird has a highly regarded professional negligence practice, concentrating on claims related to lawyers and accountants. Sources say: "He will think deeply about a case, both forensically and strategically. And he clearly has the respect of the insurance market." - Chambers UK 2017

Nick Bird, who is noted for his "in-depth knowledge."- The Legal 500 UK 2016

"Nick Bird maintains his healthy reputation in the professional negligence field and is highlighted by sources as "outstanding." He is routinely sought after for complex negligence claims involving barristers and solicitors." - Chambers UK 2016

Listed in the elite "Leading lawyers" list, The Legal 500 UK 2015's guide to outstanding lawyers nationwide (Professional Negligence)

"Nick Bird has an "excellent analytical approach."" - The Legal 500 UK 2015

"He's a specialist in lawyers' liability and he's well known in the market." - Chambers UK 2015

"Nick Bird builds excellent client relationships." - The Legal 500 UK 2014

"The "excellent" Nick Bird, described as "astute and pragmatic," is highly reputed for his experience and expertise in handling claims relating to legal professionals." - Chambers UK 2014