Nicholas Ball

Associate

Contact Nicholas

+44 (0)1606 334 309
+44 (0)1928 247599
nball@butcher-barlow.co.uk
Butcher & Barlow LLP,
3 Royal Mews,
Gadbrook Park,
Northwich,
CW9 7UD
Office Suite, Second Floor, Evan House,
Sutton Quays Business Park,
Sutton Weaver,
Cheshire
WA7 3EH

I am a Solicitor at the Gadbrook Park office specialising in Commercial Property and business matters.

I re-joined the firm in December 2021 having previously spent some time at the Northwich office in 2019.

I qualified as a solicitor in 2017 at another firm in Cheshire. Since qualifying, I have assisted a broad range of clients acting for individuals and companies alike both locally and on a national level.

I studied Law at the University of Chester and then went on to complete my Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Christleton.

I have broad experience in a very wide range of matters but I possess particular expertise in:

the disposal and acquisition of all types of commercial property;
complex transactions often involving overage or profit sharing arrangements;
advising on leases, acting for both landlords and tenants;
all aspects of residential and commercial development work;
business disposal/acquisition and advising on the associated due diligence and sale agreements; and
delivering direct support to colleagues on corporate transactions.

Notable transactions include:

Providing ongoing support and advice to property developer/builder in its acquisition of a development site, assisting with the assessment of the site for development purposes, dealing with all post planning requirements to include advising in connection with statutory agreements etc. preparing plot sale packs and ultimately dealing with the sale of the individual plots.
Advising in connection with the acquisition of a multi-million pound development site including assisting the purchaser with the creation of a Joint Venture SPV.
Advising in connection with the acquisition of numerous care homes and CIC’s.
Division of an agricultural holding consisting approximately 35 acres including the imposition of overage on certain holdings.

Outside of work, I am an enthusiast in the keeping and breeding of tropical fish with a particular focus on South American species and Amazonian biotopes. The majority of my time away from the office is however spent enjoying as much time with my family as possible and I am always looking for the next adventure with my wife, twin children and two dogs!

What our clients say about Nicholas

I have used Butcher & Barlow now on several transactions after them being recommended to me. My solicitor is Nick Ball, who I would highly recommend. Nick is extremely approachable, is readily available, responds quickly, makes everything clear and simple, and is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Domestic & Commercial Property purchases. I have been a client of Butcher & Barlow for 8 years and have always found them helpful and responsive on all matters with help and support available in all areas required even outside the simple purchase procedures, they have always had an expert within their structure to help on all occasions.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Nicolas Ball during the sale of a small piece of land, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service provided. From start to finish, Nicholas demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Nicholas guided us through every step of the process with clarity and confidence. I felt that all legal aspects were meticulously handled, giving me peace of mind throughout the transaction. Communication was seamless; Nick was always available to answer questions and provide updates, making the entire experience stress-free. What truly stood out was his attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Their strategic approach and thoroughness were instrumental in ensuring a smooth and successful sale. I highly recommend Nicholas Ball to anyone in need of legal support for property transactions. Their exceptional service and dedication are truly commendable.

It is a pleasure to recommend Nicholas Ball for his outstanding knowledge skills and expertise in Commercial and business acquisitions. I have bought three businesses over the last couple of years and the expertise of Nicholas Ball has been outstanding. Before Nicholas became our solicitor, our first business purchase was stalling but as soon as Nicholas got involved everything started happening at a rapid pace. He is highly professional, proactive, knowledgeable and skilled (and very friendly and accessible) and he is a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any business owner who wants to pursue business acquisitions in a timely and proactive way. He is also very knowledgeable, not only about the usual legal aspects of buying a business, but also has specialist knowledge in relation to matters like HMRC capital allowances which can save a lot of money in taxes (always welcome!).

Nicholas Ball has dealt with property purchases and business matters for us over the last two years. I find him to be very responsive, proactive and reliable. Nicholas works to find solutions to challenges and is very easy to work with. I highly recommend Nicholas.

We are very impressed with the service we have received from Nicholas Ball. Throughout the conveyancing process Nicholas has been efficient, friendly and, very importantly, there has been excellent communication; clearly answering all of our questions. We have felt confident that our best interests have been served and would highly recommend this company to any prospective client.