Timothy Nicholls
Timothy Nicholls
Partner
Accredited Family Law Specialist
Tim is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with over 10 years’ experience working in specialist family law firms in both Sydney and Canberra. Tim’s experience in family law is broad and varied, developing a reputation as a proactive, diligent and empathetic family lawyer. Tim is committed to finding the right solutions, with clients, when facing challenges and complexity in their personal circumstances. He is particularly sensitive to the additional challenges arising in complex parenting matters, dealing thoughtfully with issues informed by persistent parental conflict and family violence and other risk considerations.
Tim is a skilled Solicitor-Advocate and regularly appears on behalf of his clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2). He is a persuasive advocate with an eye for detail, carefully advancing his clients’ interests in contested court proceedings. Tim’s skill lies in strategy and case theory. He also utilises these technical skills in alternative dispute resolution and negotiation to advance his clients’ interests.
Tim has a sophisticated understanding of children’s and parenting matters and the complex issues facing families in crisis. He is known for his ability to act quickly and decisively, when sensitive issues of safety and risk arise.
In property matters, Tim’s skill lies in his attention to detail. He carefully listens to his clients, assesses and advises, and applies a strategic and tailored approach designed to achieve superior outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Master of Applied Laws (Family Law)
- Specialist Accreditation in Family Law (NSW)
- Accreditation – Independent Children’s Lawyer
Awards
- Doyles Guide – Leading Lawyer – Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Canberra, 2026
- Doyles Guide – Recommended Lawyer – Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Canberra, 2026
- Doyles Guide – Recommended Lawyer – Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Canberra, 2025
- Doyles Guide – Recommended Lawyer – Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Canberra, 2025
- Doyles Guide – Recommended Lawyer – Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Canberra, 2024
- Doyles Guide – Rising Star – Family Law Rising Stars – Canberra, 2023









