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Nicholas is a partner and an experienced family barrister.

Nicholas specialises in complex financial matters (both financial remedy and Schedule 1 claims). He is particularly experienced in advising in cases involving substantial wealth and complex asset-holding structures, including assets held outside of England. He also is adept at protecting family wealth, drafting nuptial agreements and advising family trusts and family offices in the context of marriages, civil partnerships and divorce. Nicholas also represents clients in relation to disputes involving children, both in respect of domestic issues but also international relocation cases. He regularly represents clients in High Court proceedings and on occasion in the Court of Appeal.

Nicholas acts for people from all walks of life. He regularly acts for people in the public eye, working closely with the firm’s reputation management experts to protect his clients’ confidentiality. He also frequently acts for people in the financial services industry (and their spouses) and has significant experience of acting in cases involving private equity issues.

Nicholas studied law at Oxford University where he was awarded a first class degree, before practising as a barrister for eight years at Queen Elizabeth Building Chambers. Nicholas is consistently recognised as a leading partner in The Legal 500 and Chambers. He is also a “Top Recommended” family lawyer in Spear’s 500 and has been listed as one of Spear’s top 30 family lawyers.

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Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth - London (Firms)

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Nicholas Westley is commended for his in-depth experience advising high net worth clients on complex family matters.

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