Katherine Nichols

Solicitor at Juris
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Contact Information
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Iceland, IS
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Icelandic Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Solicitor (Republic of Ireland)
    Law Society of Ireland
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Social Psychology
    Coursera
    Oct, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Qualified as Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales
    LAW SOCIETY
    Mar, 1998
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Juris
    • Iceland
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Solicitor
      • May 2016 - Present

      Advises and represents both local and international clients on commercial, cross-border English law matters including contracts, agency agreements, licensing, project finance and litigation.

  • LBI hf
    • Banking
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • In-house counsel
      • May 2011 - May 2016

      Worked extensively in derivative master agreements (ISDA, GMSLA, GMRA). I provided strategic and expert advice on matters of English law to the Winding-up Board including in relation to multi-jurisdictional issues particularly in respect of banking and insolvency law. Conducted wide-ranging negotiations and worked on and ran cross-border proceedings

  • bp
    • United Kingdom
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Compliance professional
      • Dec 2007 - Jun 2011

      Worked in commodities trading providing timely and focused advice and direction to the compliance team with a particular emphasis on anti bribery and corruption, personal account dealing and competition issues. Drafted compliance policies and procedures, tailoring them to meet the needs of the different global regions whilst ensuring they were both commercially viable and met all regulatory requirements. Wrote and oversaw the roll-out of online training resources. Approached all tasks with a view to mitigating risk through risk-based, BP trading specific solutions. Communicated effectively, clearly and confidently often unwelcome messages in high pressure situations.

  • The Law Society
    • United Kingdom
    • Legal Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Team Manager
      • Jun 2003 - Dec 2007

      Hired as caseworker to investigate regulatory complaints about solicitors. After two years promoted to team manager.As team manager was responsible for the performance and development of 15 caseworkers and support staff. Involved in staff recruitment, management initiatives and the strategic development of the business specifically increasing productivity, cultural change, equality and diversity and change management. As caseworker investigated regulatory complaints about solicitors from members of the public.Negotiated settlements and referred matters to adjudication. Met and often exceeded challenging quantitative and qualitative targets in high-pressure environment. Provided excellent customer service.

Education

  • University of London
    Master of Laws - LLM, Laws
    2013 - 2019
  • Nottingham Trent University
    Diploma in Legal Practice, Legal Practice Course
    -
  • University College London, U. of London
    LL.B, Laws
    -
  • St Francis College, Letchworth
    -

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