Nicola is a partner at law firm Mishcon de Reya and has worked extensively with science-based companies and social ventures, predominantly in Oxfordshire, for nearly 20 years. Nicola is heavily involved in the Oxfordshire ecosystem. As well as providing legal advice, she mentors on various accelerator and incubator programmes, sits on advisory boards for research into diversity, and helps to curate and deliver ‘Structuring for Success’- a free educational programme for founders of early stage companies in Oxfordshire. Outside of work she has a young daughter and she is passionate about making science accessible (and fun) to all.