Professional Practice

Nick is recognised in the legal directories as one of the country’s leading experts in pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He drafts them; reviews those drafted by others (including providing a second opinion for solicitors); and litigates matrimonial finance cases which concern them. The nature of Nick’s practice means that the identity of his clients is strictly confidential; but he acts for a wide range of business leaders, celebrities, aristocratic and landed families and other wealthy individuals. He is also instructed on behalf of businesses and trustees wanting to put in place common guidelines for nuptial agreements for their staff or beneficiaries. Nick’s practice concerns agreements both domestic and international. He is one of the few English practitioners completely comfortable with agreements involving input from multiple jurisdictions, such that he is frequently asked to lead a team of lawyers in different countries and navigate the complex issues which result.

• Recommendations

  "Nick has become the go-to barrister for prenuptial agreements." "He is accessible, his advice is clear and measured, and he is a real authority in this area." "Nick is an excellent barrister." "He is imaginative, responsive, highly intelligent and someone who thinks outside the box." "He's exactly who you want on your side." "He has a razor-sharp intellect and is on top of all the details without getting lost in them."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Nicholas is an extraordinarily knowledgeable family law practitioner. He tailors his advocacy to his audience with skill and tact."

  Legal 500 2025

  "Nicholas Bennett is incredibly intelligent and undoubtedly a leader in his field." "He researches the case very well and has a firm grasp of the detail." "Proactive and on the ball."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  “… very practical and cuts to the heart of things … very intellectually bright.”

  Chambers HNW 2021

  “… particularly commended for his experience in financial and children disputes involving complex points of UK and EU law … a fantastic forensic mind.”

  Chambers and Partners 2021

  “… one of the best you can find in the UK for cross-border pre-nuptial agreements.”

  Chambers and Partners 2020

• Publications and Lecturing

  • Nick regularly lectures, at home and abroad, on the law and practice of nuptial agreements.

• Personal Information

  Nick read Modern History at Lincoln College, Oxford and Law at City University. He was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn as a Prince of Wales Scholar.

  He is married with two children, and lives in London.