Nicola Shah is a seasoned consultant Legal Counsel who can draw on her extensive experience in-house and in the public sector. Nicola's holistic approach (including lean operational management, cost optimisation workflow management) ensures that businesses can scale efficiently while mitigating risks. With a diverse portfolio that spans global fintech companies, agile tech start-ups, online boutiques and rapidly growing renewables firms, Nicola provides practical, day-to-day commercial legal support. She is particularly adept in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and employment law, including litigating discrimination cases.

Nicola has sat on numerous advisory boards, she does regular pro-bono work and her case analysis articles have been featured in legal journals. Nicola completed part of her law degree in Spain and also holds an LL.M in International Law.

Professional Experience:

Nicola has held significant roles including Consultant Legal Counsel at Legal Edge LLP, Contractor Legal Counsel at OFX, Principal Lawyer at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and Procurator Fiscal for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, where she served as a criminal prosecution lawyer.