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Nina Goolamali KC is a highly regarded advocate in personal injury and sport. Described as “one of the go-to KCs” who “inspires confidence”, she is regularly instructed on behalf of Defendants in multi-million pound press sensitive cases especially when a new duty or standard of care is being advanced.
Winner of the Legal 500 Sport Silk of the Year Award 2024, and three time nominee for the same award in 2022, 2023 and 2025, the Legal Directories consistently list Nina Goolamali KC as a Leading Practitioner in her chosen fields.
Nina has a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Law from King’s College, London. She is a member of the Sport Resolutions UK Pro Bono Legal Service and is part of the UK and Ireland Editorial Board of LawInSport, (a leading online international sports publication).
She has been admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). This appointment reflects her extensive experience as an Advocate and Arbitrator in a wide range of disciplinary, governance and injury disputes within the sports industry. Nina is also an accredited Mediator of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) and an Associate Mediator of the Civil Mediation Council (CMC).
Nina is an arbitrator panellist for Sport Resolutions, and also acts as a party appointed sole or panel arbitrator on an ad hoc basis.
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Appointments
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
- Associate Mediator, Civil Mediation Council (CMC)
- Arbitrator Panellist, Sport Resolutions
- Editorial Board (UK and Ireland), LawinSport
- Advocacy Trainer, Middle Temple
- Director of the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Limited 2014-2020
Appointments
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
- Associate Mediator, Civil Mediation Council (CMC)
- Arbitrator Panellist, Sport Resolutions
- Editorial Board (UK and Ireland), LawinSport
- Advocacy Trainer, Middle Temple
- Director of the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Limited 2014-2020
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Jameela Sheikh
Assistant Practice Manager
Areas Of Expertise
“Her legal knowledge, meticulous preparation, attention to detail, creative tactical thinking and understanding of the detail of a case are all of the very highest calibre.” Chambers and Partners
Nina is instructed by all the major Insurers and Claims Handlers in cases of maximum severity. She is particularly sought after for her expertise in claims relating to brain injuries on and off the field (especially cases involving minors, subtle brain injuries, concussion injuries, capacity and rehabilitation technology), para/tetraplegia, amputation cases, fatalities, chronic pain, stress at work, bullying and harassment, fraud and disputes against educational institutions.
Cases of Note
- L v W (2023-ongoing) Catastrophic injury claim. Liability and quantum in dispute. Instructed by DAC Beachcroft Solicitors on behalf of the Defendant.
- M v D & Anr (2023-ongoing) Multi-million pound claim following accident in the UK. Liability and quantum contested. Instructed by DAC Beachcroft Solicitors on behalf of the Defendants.
- S v S (2021-ongoing) Multi-million pound claim by US Citizen following accident in UK. Significant disputes on liability and quantum. Instructed by Kennedys Solicitors on behalf of the Defendant.
- S v O (2022-2023) Catastrophic injury claim following an indoor climbing accident. Quantum and causation in dispute. Instructed by Clyde & Co Solicitors on behalf of the Defendant. Recently compromised.
- D & M (2021-ongoing) Significant damages claim giving rise to multiple disputes on liability and quantum. Instructed by DWF Solicitors on behalf of the Defendant.
- S v I (2019-2023) Tetraplegia case (young adult) giving rise to multiple disputes on contributory negligence, causation and quantum including arguments about appropriate pain management, rehabilitation technology, care regimes and pre-accident condition. Instructed by Flint Bishop Solicitors on behalf of the Defendant. Recently compromised.
- I v B & Anr (2020) Multi-million pound claim arising out of accident at work. Disputes on liability giving rise to contribution proceedings and clinical disputes about life expectancy, prognosis and long term treatment/care needs. Instructed by Kennedys Solicitors on behalf of the Defendant. Compromised very shortly before trial.
- A Minor v J & Ors (2019-ongoing) Long running litigation. Catastrophic injuries suffered by newly born child following accident. Liability disputed. Disputes arising out of parental standard of care, causation, life expectancy impairment and accommodation entitlement. Instructed on by DAC Beachcroft on behalf of Defendant.
- F v D & Anr (2019-2020) Multi-million pound brain injury claim. Complex medical causation issues arising in connection with post accident clinical treatment and development of further injuries. Compromised shortly before trial. Instructed by DWF on behalf of Defendant.
“Nina is a powerhouse in sports law. She knows both the law and the market inside out. A brilliant team leader and a formidable opponent.” Legal 500
Nina acts for players, teams and national governing bodies in all major sports in particular Rugby, Motorsport (Formula 1, MotoGP, Motocross, Speedway & Karting), Football and Cycling.
Cases of Note
- Rugby Union Concussion Test Case Litigation (Ongoing) Instructed on behalf of World Rugby in the highly publicised Rugby Union Concussion Litigation, the first class action of its kind in the UK. Leading William Clerk, Counsel at 2TG and Michael Standing, 39 Essex Chambers.
- Murray v Irish Football Association & Ors (2018-2020) Multi-million pound injury claim by footballer arising out of a tackle in national football match. Disputes arising out vicarious liability of Defendants, duty and standard of care issues. Quantum and causation also fully contested. Instructed on behalf of the Irish Football Association. Compromised on confidential terms. Instructed by Gordons Solicitors.
- S v Cardiff City Football Club & Ors (2019-Ongoing) Instructed by Cardiff City Football Club in preliminary advisory capacity in relation to tortious claims arising following tragic death of Emiliano Sala in an air crash in 2019. This litigation is concurrent with the multi-million pound commercial case arising out the transfer of the deceased player just prior to his death. The tortious case is at a preliminary stage.
- V v B & Ors (2020 – ongoing) Instructed by Kennedys Solicitors on behalf of British Cycling in relation to a catastrophic injury claim following an accident at a well known UK downhill cycling venue. Liability and quantum fully contested. Recently compromised at mediation.
- X v Y (2019) FA Rule K Arbitration Party nominated panel Arbitrator (with Mark Hovell of Mills & Reeve as Chair and David Casement QC) in FA Rule K arbitration arising out of an alleged breach of a player representation contract. Settled.
- Cillian Willis v Sale Sharks & Ors (2017-2019) Instructed by DWF on behalf of Sale Sharks in a case brought by a former professional rugby player, for damages arising out of alleged negligent management in relation to concussion injuries suffered during a rugby match. Believed to be the first claim of this kind in the UK following on from the class-action concussion case brought by more than 4,500 former NFL players in the USA. Ultimately discontinued against Sale Sharks following interlocutory hearings. https://www.salesharks.com/2019/01/08/club-statment-cillian-willis/
- Estate of Maria De Villota v Manor GP Racing Limited (2017) Litigation arising out of a crash on 03.07.12 whilst Maria de Villota (F1 test driver) was carrying out testing for Marussia. Litigation concluded on confidential terms. See joint press release issued by the parties. Instructed on behalf of the Defendant Formula 1 team.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-41593817
Nina is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). She is an arbitrator panellist for Sport Resolutions and also acts as a party appointed arbitrator on an ad hoc basis in sport. Nina regularly acts as Counsel in mediations, joint settlement meetings and independent evaluations. She is also an accredited Mediator of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) and an Associate Mediator for the Civil Mediation Council (CMC).
