Nicholas is widely recognised for his technical capability, consistency and leadership, earning multiple national award nominations across several areas of law.

2026 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Law Awards (Finalist) Dispute Resolution and Litigation and (Finalist) Insolvency

Nicholas was once again named a finalist in the prestigious 30 Under 30 Awards, marking his second consecutive year of recognition. This repeat acknowledgement reflects not only his technical strength, but also his consistency, judgement and leadership in managing complex disputes.

2025 Australian Law Awards – (Finalist) Senior Associate of the Year

Recognised for his exceptional legal expertise and unwavering dedication to client outcomes, Nicholas was named a finalist for Senior Associate of the Year at the 2025 Australian Law Awards. This honour reflects his exceptional performance, depth of legal knowledge, and growing influence as a leader within the legal profession.

2025 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Law Awards (Finalist) Insolvency and (Finalist) Wills and Estates

Nicholas was recognised as a finalist in the 2025 30 Under 30 Awards across two practice areas: Insolvency and Wills & Estates. These nominations highlight his breadth of expertise, strong legal acumen and emerging leadership across diverse and complex areas of law.

Board Member of the Gold Coast District Law Association

Nicholas proudly contributes to the local profession through his role on the Board of the Gold Coast District Law Association, supporting initiatives that advance justice and enhance the practice of law across the Gold Coast region.

Board Member of the Southport Chamber of Commerce

Nicholas serves on the Board of the Southport Chamber of Commerce, where he plays an active role in shaping initiatives that support local businesses, enhance commercial opportunity and promote long‑term economic growth on the Gold Coast.

Former Vice President & Board Member at Young Professionals (YP) Gold Coast. 

Between 2022 and 2025, Nicholas held roles as Board Member and Vice President of Young Professionals (YP) Gold Coast. His contribution to the organisation demonstrates his dedication to developing future leaders and promoting innovation across the Gold Coast’s professional landscape.

NOTABLE JUDGEMENTS

Nicholas has acted in numerous significant matters, including:

East Coast Helicopters Pty Ltd v Stirling Helicopters Pty Ltd & Anor [2025] QDC 176 – Successfully defended a client against claims alleging that he owed a duty of care in negligence in relation to services provided by a corporate entity of which the client was a director.

HYN v KZW [2024] QSC 331 – acted for an applicant in successfully obtaining relief pursuant to section 21 of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld), resulting in orders authorising the making of a will for the adult lacking testamentary capacity.

Weeks & Ors v Bell & Anor [2025] QDC 30 – acted in a successful claim for plaintiffs seeking recovery of funds advanced pursuant to what was found to be an ineffective contract, and the funds were recovered by restitutionary relief

Weeks & others v Bell & Anor [2025] QDC 24 – successful opposition of an application that a party to proceedings be granted leave to give evidence remotely

Turch v Tripolone [2025] NSWSC 86 – acted in a successful claim to have a grant to an administrator of a deceased estate revoked and transfer of real property set aside founded upon the principles of trustee self-dealing.

Issa v Owens [2023] QSC 4 – acted in a successful claim for a plaintiff seeking declarations that a mortgage procured by a forgery was void.

Nendy v Armstrong & Ors (2020) 6 QR 684 – acted in a successful claim for the plaintiff founded on a claim in proprietary estoppel, and resisting a counter – claim based on adverse possession, obtaining the imposition of a remedial constructive trust over real property