Chris Nicholls

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Chris is a Solicitor and a Full Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Chris has worked at Nicholls Brimble Bhol since 2014, having begun as a trainee. Qualifying as a Solicitor in 2016 and later becoming a Full STEP Member in 2020, Chris rose up quickly through the ranks and is now the Head of the Firm’s Private Client department. Chris has an excellent reputation in the Harborne, Birmingham area and deals primarily with: • Advice on inheritance tax (IHT) and general estate planning • Wills and trusts • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) • Deputyship related matters • Probate and estate administration • Contentious trusts and probate/probate disputes, including advising on advising on Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) 1975 Act claims and validity of wills • Simple possession matters over residential property Chris routinely deals with multi million pound estates and acts for a wide range of clients including sports personalities, Solicitors and members of the Judiciary.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 602829

  • Based in Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Licensed for 9 years

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Chris is a Solicitor and a Full Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Chris has worked at Nicholls Brimble Bhol since 2014, having begun as a trainee. Qualifying as a Solicitor in 2016 and later becoming a Full STEP Member in 2020, Chris rose up quickly through the ranks and is now the Head of the Firm’s Private Client department. Chris has an excellent reputation in the Harborne, Birmingham area and deals primarily with: • Advice on inheritance tax (IHT) and general estate planning • Wills and trusts • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) • Deputyship related matters • Probate and estate administration • Contentious trusts and probate/probate disputes, including advising on advising on Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) 1975 Act claims and validity of wills • Simple possession matters over residential property Chris routinely deals with multi million pound estates and acts for a wide range of clients including sports personalities, Solicitors and members of the Judiciary.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 602829

  • Based in Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Licensed for 9 years

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  • Nicholls Brimble Incorporating Bryan Davies & Co

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    Until Present

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  • English

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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)

Grays Court, 11 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NT

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If you need excellent, trust worhty, knowledgable legal services, then you must approach NBB Law. My experiences have been great, involving conveyancing from Riccardo Magnante and complex probate matters from Christian Nicholls. In such a bewildering market place, it is a relief to find a firm of lawyers who are above board, clear, and more than anything both ethical and emotionally intelligent. Thank you to all at NBB Law

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Thank you for your incredibly kind and detailed review. We are honored by your trust in NBB Law. It is wonderful to hear that Riccardo provided excellent service for your conveyancing and that Christian successfully guided you through your complex probate matters. We take great pride in being described as ethical and emotionally intelligent, as we understand how bewildering and sensitive these legal processes can be. We will be sure to share your high praise with Riccardo, Christian, and the entire team. Thank you for your recommendation!

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Change of Will

Ease of discussing a change and arranging witness for signing of new document

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Thank you for your review. We’re pleased you found the process of updating your Will straightforward and easy to discuss, and that arrangements for signing were handled smoothly.

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Sorted out affairs

Very pleasant helpful and straight forward especially considering my illness

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Thank you, Margaret, for your review. We’re pleased Chris and the team could assist in sorting out your affairs and that you found the service helpful and straightforward, particularly given your circumstances.

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Isobel

Housing & Property

Great trustworthy firm

I have used NBB Law a few times, as did my mum, and we both had excellent advice and help from them on various issues. More recently I used them for a property sale which went through without any issues.

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Thank you Isobel for your kind review. We’re pleased to have supported you and your mum over the years, and that you were happy with our advice and assistance. Thank you for your continued trust in our Housing & Property team.

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Madeleine

Probate

This is my experience with Christine at Nicoll Brimble B It was an exhausting experience ( buying my house was less stressful ) and would recommend to not use this firm. I have very little legal knowledge but requested based off common sense the renunciation to be actioned ASAP ( as I was acting as exec) , it was told in good faith this wasn't required. This lead to a delay, stress & heartache during the most difficult time in my life, if the renunciation was done as per best practice and also as per my request on two separate occasions. As this was not done the legal executor as per the Will had instructed a separate law firm as they are well within right to do so 6 months, after instructing NBB. I note the executor could have pushed back but we would have held control. I had to pay the executor before the grant was awarded effectively being held to ransom! I closed the case with Nicholl Brimble instructed a separate firm and managed this myself as it was the easier option. This lead to NBB writing of the work in progress as liability for causing such failure. although this was a year ago this process as haunted me ever since. I don't know why didn't feel to carry out best practice.

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Liz

Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Very impressed with Nicholls Brimble Bhol Solicitors. We used Fiona Neligan recently for Conveyancing and Chris Nicholls for LPA and wills. Both are personable, professional and helped the process go as smooth as possible. Fiona was always available to answer queries and was very patient, with us each step of the way, in what turned out to be a challenging sale enabling our house purchase to come to fruition. Christopher went out of his way to help and ensured we understood the process well. Thank you both for your efficient service.

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Dear Liz, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are pleased that you were happy with the service provided by NBB and by Chris. Thank you for instructing us. Kind Regards, Rob Bhol

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Thank you Chris for a first class service. Chris dealt with a couple of matters for me and I can say that he was extremely professional, polite and prompt in replying to my e-mails. I’ve never had to wait to get an answer to my queries whatever the time of the day. He explained everything in details and delivered clear advice on time. I highly recommend his services to anyone wanting a straightforward and efficient solicitor. No unnecessary delays, no frustration, no headache! Thank you again Chris. It was a pleasure dealing with you.

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Dear NT, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are pleased that you were happy with the service provided by Chris and we are grateful to you for your instructions and for taking time to post this review. Kind Regards, Rob Bhol (NBB)

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Keith

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Keith

Excellent service from Christian. Clear and prompt communication. Very reasonable rates compared to other solicitors we obtained quotes from. Would recommend.

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Dear Keith, Thank you very much for the kind review and for your instructions. Kind Regards, NBB

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Myself and my wife recently used Nicholls Brimble to draw up our first will and Lasting Power of Attorney documents. My mother has used them before for her own affairs and was very impressed which is why we chose them. It was very easy to get through on the phone to arrange an appointment to suit us, and when in the office, we were dealt with by Christian Nicholls who was very welcoming, friendly and efficient. The whole process went very smoothly and everything was explained clearly and in an easily understandable way. Any questions we had were answered without any issues and everything was dealt with in one appointment. We did have to return once more, but this was due to us wanting to alter things afterwards, and this was no problem or inconvenience at all. The fees were very reasonable and I would definitely recommend Nicholls Brimble to others - in fact I already have! Thank you Christian and everyone else for making the whole experience very straightforward and painless.

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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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I am extremely impressed with the service. Chris Nicholls is an outstanding professional, caring, knowledgeable, responsive, and considerate. I cannot recommend his services strongly enough.

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Dear Alfredo, Thank you very much for your positive review. We are pleased that you were happy with the service provided by Chris and the firm. Thank you for your instructions. Kind Regards, NBB

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