As a senior associate at Grice Legal, Nicholas practices predominately in family and succession law.
Throughout his legal career, he has worked on expanding his knowledge and building on his experience. Nicholas aims to provide, to both commercial and private clients, a modern and engaging approach towards the resolution of any range of legal issues.
Nicholas' succession law practice centres on providing advice on succession planning and estate administration, including applications for grants of representation. He regularly acts in testator family maintenance proceedings, acting for both claimants and estates. This work involves regular appearances in the Supreme Court of Victoria and conducting mediations.
Nicholas also acts in property settlement and complex children's matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. These proceedings deal with division of property between married and de facto spouses, often dealing with complex issues involving interests in family businesses and trusts. Complex children's matters have included issues where the children are at risk, matters dealing with relocation and variation of existing orders.