Nicola has built an outstanding reputation as a leading family law barrister during her 20 years at the Bar. She specialises in high-value financial relief for divorcing couples.

The Legal 500 has described her as “a money silk in the making”, “extremely capable and decisive”, “a robust advocate with a high level of attention to detail” and “capable of penetrating difficult material very quickly… has an impressive grip on the principles and the detail.” 

Nicola typically acts for high net worth individuals, often in the High Court, in cases where assets amount to £5 million-plus. Her cases frequently involve family businesses and/or privately owned companies. She has considerable experience in matters concerning complex domestic and overseas trusts.

Nicola is based in Leeds and routinely appears in locations throughout the UK, particularly Manchester, Liverpool and London.

Clients warm to her “understanding and approachable manner” and report that “she is always impeccably well-prepared…  a great listener and someone you feel is never less than 100% on your side.”

A graduate in Law from the University of Cambridge, Nicola first set her sights on becoming a barrister at the age of 14. She says that she has a particular affinity for family law because: “It’s an area where I feel I can make a real difference to people’s lives. I like the human side of it, as well as getting my teeth into the hard facts of a case.”

Outside the courts, Nicola enjoys keeping fit and is a fanatical skier.

Notable cases:

Richardson v Richardson [2011] EWCA Civ 79

AR v AR [2011] EWHC 2717 (Fam)

Other:

Nicola has been engaged to deliver lectures to both the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA) and Resolution