Nigel Askham

Call 1973

Career

Tenant originally at 3 Dr. Johnson’s Buildings, Inner Temple. Appeared in a wide range of cases in all divisions of The High Court. 3 Dr. Johnsons Building being largely “Divorce Chambers”, appeared regularly at The Royal Courts of Justice and at the Divorce Registry.

Thereafter, worked a great deal in the criminal courts and gained extensive experience as prosecution and defence counsel in serious cases appearing many times in The Old Bailey.

In parallel, appeared on behalf of e.g. Black Horse Agencies at employment tribunals; for the British Cycling Federation in “runners”; on behalf of medical professionals at disciplinary hearings. Over the years has appeared many times at Courts Martial both in the U.K, and abroad. Assisted in the setting up of Southwestern Chambers. Trained for a number of years with the  R,A.(V).

Areas of Practice.
Crime including Courts Martial, Family, Disciplinary cases, Regulatory work.

Email:naskham@octagonchambers.co.uk