recognized as a leading practitioner in the international trade field, in particular in WTO dispute settlement. At Sidley, Nic has advised a wide range of governments and commercial stakeholders in dozens of World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes. He has also assisted clients with the negotiation of trade agreements. Before joining Sidley, Nic spent five years at the WTO Appellate Body, advising on 16 appeals.

Nic offers clients an in-depth knowledge of WTO practice, procedures and substantive law, covering all stages of WTO dispute settlement. He has extensive experience in oral advocacy at hearings. Nic has worked with WTO members as complainants, respondents and third parties in many disputes, across a wide range of WTO agreements.
Nic features prominently in published rankings of practitioners in the field of the international trade law.

Most recently, Nic has been recognized in the 2019 edition of Who’s Who Legal for Trade & Customs for his “excellent” work advising clients on international trade regulation and disputes. He was recognized as one of the most highly regarded practitioners in the 2018 edition and sources from the 2016 edition “have great respect” for Nic Lockhart, highlighting his “strong legal arguments” and “excellent legal analysis and writing’ as notable strengths.”
Nic has appeared on Bloomberg television as a commentator on the international trade implications of Brexit: