Nicholas Westley

Practice Areas

Nicholas is an experienced family barrister. He previously practised at Queen Elizabeth Building and draws on his experience at the Bar to provide clients with a unique perspective. He has been a partner since April 2013.

Nicholas specialises in complex matrimonial matters. He is particularly experienced in protecting family wealth, drafting nuptial agreements and advising in cases involving complex asset-holding structures.

Nicholas has represented a wide variety of clients in the public-eye, including several well-known musicians and Premier League footballers. He advised the trustees of a Guernsey trust who have been joined as parties to financial remedy proceedings in the High Court. He has advised in relation to multiple pre-nuptial agreements where the assets exceed £100m. Nicholas also just obtained permission to pursue an application under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984, seeking provision from a husband worth in excess of £100m+.

“…an exceptionally gifted family lawyer and his experience on both sides of the legal profession gives him the cutting edge. He is easily one of the best, if not the best, of his generation.” Stewart Leech QC

Professional Memberships

The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn (awarded the Sunley scholarship)

Family Law Bar Association

The Denning Society