Kate Nicholas was admitted as a solicitor in 1987, after studying history at St Hugh's College, Oxford and completing a Ph.D. thesis on twentieth century social history. An experienced litigation lawyer, she has developed a special interest in mental health and public law in recent years.

Kate is a member of the Law Society's Mental Health Panel and represents detained patients in a wide range of civil and forensic cases, as well as advising on aftercare entitlement. She aims to develop an understanding of each client's perspective and objectives, and to provide considered legal advice.

Kate is the co-author of two legal books, both published by Sweet and Maxwell: Occupational Illness (1995) and Education Law (1997) and author of A social history of Unemployment on Teesside 1919-1939 (Manchester University Press 1986).

She is a Trustee of Oxfordshire Mind, and a committee member of the Mental Health Lawyers' Association.

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