Commencing practise in 2018, Nicholas has gained experience across a range of commercial, business and succession law. He specialises in civil litigation and dispute resolution and thrives on the multifaceted and diverse range of matters that fall within this practice area.

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

Acknowledged for his outstanding legal expertise and unwavering dedication to client outcomes, Nicholas has been named a finalist in the 2025 Australian Law Awards – Senior Associate of the Year. This prestigious honour reflects his exceptional performance, depth of legal knowledge, and growing influence as a leader within the legal profession. Nicholas’s contribution to complex matters across insolvency and estate law continues to set a benchmark for excellence and professionalism in the industry.

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

Recognised for his expertise and dedication to his clients, Nicholas was named a finalist in the 2025 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Law Awards for Insolvency and Wills & Estates. This achievement highlights his commitment to excellence, strong legal acumen and emerging leadership in these specialised areas of law.

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

Between 2022 and 2025, Nicholas was a board member of YP Gold Coast. His leadership and commitment to supporting young professionals in the region reflect his passion for fostering growth and innovation within the local business community.

NOTABLE JUDGEMENTS

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