Nicole Vella
About Nicole Vella
Nicole Vella is an Associate at Linklaters in London, where she has worked since 2011, specializing in private mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and restructurings. She has advised corporate clients in Japan and Russia on complex cross-border transactions and has a background that includes training as a solicitor and extensive academic qualifications in law.
Work at Linklaters
Nicole Vella has been an Associate at Linklaters since 2011, accumulating over 13 years of experience in London. In her role, she advises corporate clients on large-scale, complex, and cross-border transactions. Her expertise includes private mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and restructurings. Prior to her current position, she completed her training at Linklaters as a Trainee Solicitor from 2009 to 2011, where she gained foundational legal experience.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Vella completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at King's College London from 2005 to 2008. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law from 2008 to 2009. Her academic background includes A-levels in chemistry, biology, maths, history, and general studies from Chelmsford County High School, where she achieved A grades in each subject. This educational foundation supports her specialization in private mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and restructurings.
Background
Nicole Vella began her legal career with various summer vacation schemes in 2007, gaining experience at Linklaters, Ashurst, and Jones Day, each for one month. These opportunities provided her with insights into different legal environments and practices. She completed her secondary education at Chelmsford County High School from 1998 to 2005, where she excelled academically.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Nicole Vella has developed significant experience advising corporate clients in Japan and Russia. Her work focuses on large-scale, complex, and cross-border transactions, highlighting her ability to navigate diverse legal systems and business environments. Her role at Linklaters as an Associate allows her to leverage this experience in advising clients on intricate legal matters.