John Nimmo

In 1990, John set up his own practice, and in 2000, he was one of only three solicitors in the area to qualify as a member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Panel.

John is a dedicated Child Law Solicitor at Cooper Nimmo specialising in representing children, parents, and families in a wide range of public law children matters. He remains a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel and is known for a calm, compassionate, and client-centred approach. John is committed to ensuring that every client feels supported and understood during what can often be an emotionally challenging time.

John advises on all aspects of child protection and care proceedings, including applications for care and supervision orders, emergency protection matters, special guardianship orders, and cases involving local authority intervention. With strong advocacy skills and a clear, practical communication style, John works tirelessly to protect the rights and welfare of the children and families he represents.

Clients value John’s ability to explain complex legal issues in a straightforward, reassuring way, and to guide them through the process with professionalism and empathy. He is highly regarded for building trust quickly, maintaining open communication, and approaching each case with sensitivity and determination.