Nichola McTear

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Nichola is an experienced criminal lawyer with over 25 years' experience in Criminal Law representing those accused of the most serious of criminal offences. Nichola specialises in offences of fraud, murder and sexual offences. She is a member of the Specialist Crime Division and is approved by the Legal Aid Agency for the purposes of VHCC cases. Nichola frequently defends those charged with serious organised crime and has recently enjoyed success in the largest fraud case the country has ever known securing an acquittal for her client. She has also recently been involved and received great success in high profile attempt murder and sexual offence cases. Nichola is regularly instructed in criminal fraud work including MTIC fraud, Carbon Credit fraud, Mortgage fraud, Banking fraud, Revenue fraud, Boiler room fraud and all aspects of Money Laundering.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Preston, Lancashire
  • Licensed for 4 years

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Nichola is an experienced criminal lawyer with over 25 years' experience in Criminal Law representing those accused of the most serious of criminal offences. Nichola specialises in offences of fraud, murder and sexual offences. She is a member of the Specialist Crime Division and is approved by the Legal Aid Agency for the purposes of VHCC cases. Nichola frequently defends those charged with serious organised crime and has recently enjoyed success in the largest fraud case the country has ever known securing an acquittal for her client. She has also recently been involved and received great success in high profile attempt murder and sexual offence cases. Nichola is regularly instructed in criminal fraud work including MTIC fraud, Carbon Credit fraud, Mortgage fraud, Banking fraud, Revenue fraud, Boiler room fraud and all aspects of Money Laundering.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Preston, Lancashire
  • Licensed for 4 years

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

1 Buckingham House, Glovers Court, Preston, PR1 3LS

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Lisa wignall

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Recently used Nichola for my husband’s crown court case for historical allegations. Nichola and her team were amazing, with the help of Rick Holland as Barrister. We are very grateful and cannot thank her enough. Would highly recommend.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted Nichola and Rick could support you through your husband’s case. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in our team.

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My experience of working with FORBES has been very satisfactory. From my first day to my last they have been exemplary. my case lasted for over three years, but I never felt let down or disillusioned with my legal team. They achieved the correct result for me. I can only offer nothing but praise for them, thank you.

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Hi Nigel, thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Although my case was of a sensitive nature the help of my solicitor was invaluable. She guided me through all the steps involved and was always available for any questions I had. Her experience throughout helped me enormously and I couldn't have asked for a better solicitor and firm to represent me

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Lisa Wignall

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Lisa

Recently used Forbes Solicitors for my husband’s Crown Court case. Solicitor Nichola McTear provided an excellent service, and assisted by Rick Holland as the Barrister in court. We are very grateful for the expertise in a sensitive case. I cannot thank them enough. Highly recommended. I have no hesitation in using Forbes Solicitors for any legal matters in the future.

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Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that Nichola and Rick were able to provide excellent service and support in such a sensitive case. Your trust and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you with any future legal matters.

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Jem

Very professional we actualy used forbes solicitors for my son. Nichola mctear was amazing would highly recommend her. Didnt actually get to court but we got the result we wanted

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Thank you for your positive review Jem, we appreciate your feedback

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Had cause to require legal help recently and both my husband and myself cannot sing the praises of two individuals, Nichola Mctear and Kitty Shaw, highly enough. Both were very professional and supportive throughout.Can’t thank them enough. We would highly recommend this firm to everyone. Chris and Sue Hartley.

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Thank you for the 5* review Susan!

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