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Professional Biography

Nicholas started his career as a barrister, practising from 10 Old Square, Lincoln's Inn (a set of chambers with a particularly strong trust advisory and drafting practice). After two years honing his tax technical knowledge at PwC he joined Macfarlanes in 2003 and has been a partner since 2007. His practice draws on both the detailed trust law and drafting experience gained at the bar and the technical tax experience gained later in his career. It embraces the full range of tax, estate and succession planning advice for individuals resident in the UK (UK and non-UK domiciliaries). It also includes advice for internationally-based individuals and their families, often where there is no significant connection with the UK. Nicholas also has significant experience in charity and philanthropy matters and is head of Macfarlanes' charity team.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

No 1 Lombard Street

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

To keep a broad practice

What was your first job?

As a church musician

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

"Any Human Heart" by William Boyd

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

Changes to the UK tax regime following a change in government