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Claire Nickolds

Claire Nickolds

UK 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial

The South

2 years ranked

About

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Founding partner of Jones Nickolds. Claire is expert in all aspects of family law, including complex financial disputes involving family business or trust assets. She also has extensive experience in private law children work, including applications for residence and/or contact. She is also a collaborative lawyer. Reported cases: UL v BK (Freezing Orders: Safeguards: Standard Examples) [2013].

Career

Trained Stephenson Harwood; qualified 2002; Stephenson Harwood 2000-04; Manches LLP 2004-08; Dawsons LLP 2008-10; established Jones Nickolds 2010 with fellow founding partner Lisa Jones.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Matrimonial - The South

Band 1
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Claire Nickolds has significant expertise in handling high-value divorces and associated financial disputes. She is also experienced in advising on complex children matters, particularly those involving an international element.

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Strengths

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  • Claire has a really good approach with clients, is very practical, measured and commercial and gives good, reasoned advice.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Claire Nickolds is a really good family lawyer.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Claire has been excellent throughout my case.

    Family/MatrimonialChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Jones Nickolds (5)

The South

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