Nicola was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2003 and remained in full time practice at a chambers in London until relocating to Australia in 2013. Her practice included family, criminal and immigration law.
Since relocating, Nicola has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and prior to signing the Bar Roll was employed at a boutique law firm practising in family, criminal and commercial law.
This episode explores the evolving treatment of pets in Australian family law. Once seen purely as property, pets are now recognised for their emotional significance, leading to recent amendments of the Family Law Act 1975.
Nicola practises in family, criminal and commercial law, drawing on over a decade at the Bar of England and Wales before relocating to Australia.
Nicola was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2003 and remained in full time practice at a chambers in London until relocating to Australia in 2013. Her practice included family, criminal and immigration law.
Since relocating, Nicola has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and prior to signing the Bar Roll was employed at a boutique law firm practising in family, criminal and commercial law.
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