Nicole is a commercial lawyer with particular expertise in intellectual property and sports law with a focus on sports disputes.
Nicole has also handled construction and product liability matters, for banks, developers, blue chip companies and their Insurers.
She advises on a range of commercial issues as well as acting on complex transactions and is experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters.
Nicole has represented FTSE 100 retailers, national sports governing bodies, insurers, brands owners and sponsors and sports medical practitioners.
She has experience in the County Court through to the Supreme Court.
Expertise
- Sports disputes, governance and regulatory issues
- Sports medical advice
- Sponsorship/endorsement arrangements, kit deals
- Licensing
- Brand protection
- Product liability, recalls
- Construction disputes
Experience
- Advised on the duty of care, sports governing body rules and regulations for insurers in the defence of a claim brought for alleged failures to safeguard a professional boxer.
Recognition
Recognised by The Legal 500 2019 for Sport (TMT)
“Sound thinker and strong communicator Nicole Jahanshahi pays excellent attention to detail.” The Legal 500 2019
“She has a strong work ethic and is a pleasure to work with.” The Legal 500 2019
Chair and Non-Executive Director of the equestrian sports qualifications awarding body British Horse Society Qualifications
Career
Nicole qualified as a solicitor in 2010. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2020, she worked for RPC, London where she trained, qualified and worked in the Commercial Division for 10 years.