Nicola Hart

Head of IP Business Services

With over thirty years’ experience working in private practice and in-house for a large pharmaceutical firm, Nicola has dealt with all aspects of intellectual property.

Nicola joined Appleyard Lees in 2017. As Head of IP Business Services, Nicola works with the partners and operational managers to develop a strategy for business services that meets the needs of the firm now, and in future.

Nicola is responsible for paralegal support and works closely with the business to implement best practices and processes that benefit our clients. She develops and delivers in-house training, and ensures all internal processes are updated and documented.

Most recently, Nicola has been involved in the development and implementation of the firm’s UP/UPC-related processes and has designed and delivered relevant training to technical and support staff.