Expansion into south of England starts with key appointment of Costs specialist Nick Northrop
Posted on 14th April 2025 at 12:24
CARTER Burnett is expanding its services in the South of England with the key appointment of highly-experienced Costs specialist Nick Northrop, who will lead our new office in Devon.
Boasting almost 30 years’ experience in the legal industry, Nick has an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional results in complex, high-value cases. A specialist in technical costs disputes, he has extensive advocacy expertise in both commercial and personal injury litigation.
Before joining us, Nick spent eight successful years as Head of Costs at a national law firm, having previously held key leadership positions such as National Costs Manager and Practice Manager. He began his legal journey as a Litigation Executive after earning a BA Hons degree in teaching.
A skilled problem solver with an analytical mind, Nick’s appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to growth and excellence as we bid to establish relationships with law firms and legal practitioners in the South of England.
Commenting on the appointment and expansion, Director Lee Carter said: “Nick is a highly-accomplished Costs professional with an exceptional track record of delivering outstanding results. We are delighted to have him in our team.
“With extensive expertise in high-value commercial and personal injury matters, Nick brings a wealth of advocacy experience and an unparalleled ability to navigate the complexities of litigation and costs.
“Having collaborated with many leading litigators throughout his career, Nick is widely respected and his commercial acumen will be of great value to our clients.
“His appointment marks an exciting milestone for us as we expand into the South of England, an area where we are eager to establish a strong presence. We are confident that Nick is the ideal leader for this new chapter and we are looking forward to the journey ahead.”
Reflecting on his new role, Nick added: “I’m a real people person, so I’m genuinely looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and building new relationships across the South.
“I hope my experience will bring a fresh perspective to Carter Burnett, and I’m proud to play a key role in their ambitious plans for growth. These are exciting times and I can’t wait to get started.”
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