Nichola Bright
Nichola is an expert in complex financial and international family law, including HNW cases, surrogacy, trusts, and children matters.
Specialisms & Areas of Work
Biography
Nichola has been practising family law since 2008 and has worked at highly regarded practices in Cheshire and Lancashire. Nichola joined Myerson in 2012 and was promoted to Senior Solicitor in 2015 and is now a Partner at the firm.
Nichola advises on a wide range of family matters, including divorce and high net-worth financial settlements, separation, co-habitation, pre-nuptial agreements, complex disputes regarding children, fertility law and surrogacy law.
Nichola is a specialist divorce and high net worth (HNW) solicitor with extensive experience advising clients on complex financial settlements, asset protection and pre-nuptial agreements.
Known for a discreet and strategic approach, she regularly acts for entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals with substantial wealth, including trust structures, business interests, and offshore assets.
With a reputation for pragmatic advice and robust representation, Nichola is committed to achieving fair outcomes while minimising conflict.
Nichola has a wealth of experience in dealing with complex agricultural farming divorces and has strong links with the local farming community and farming experts in the North West.
Nichola combines legal precision with industry insight to protect clients’ livelihoods and legacies. Whether it's dividing multi-generational farmland, valuing agricultural assets, or structuring settlements that preserve ongoing farm operations, Nichola is committed to achieving equitable outcomes tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
Described as “hard-working” and “experienced in both financial remedy matters and complex and cross-border children cases” – The Legal 500
Nichola can advise on disputes around child contact and residence, along with specific issues such as relocation, schooling and changes of name. She offers tailored legal advice to those navigating difficult circumstances and strive for child centred outcomes.
Nichola is an experienced fertility and surrogacy solicitor with extensive experience guiding individuals and families through assisted reproduction. With a compassionate approach and deep knowledge of complex legal frameworks, she helps intended parents, surrogates, and donors navigate parental rights. Nichola is committed to making the process clear and supportive every step of the way.
As well as advising individuals on their chosen route to parenthood, Nichola regularly assists fertility clinics to help them navigate the ever-changing legal and regulatory requirements.
Nichola is a member of the UK & Ireland LGBTQ+ Family Law Institute, an association of leading barristers and solicitors who work in the specialist area of LGBTQ+ Family Law.
Nichola is described as “a notable expert on fertility and surrogacy issues” – The Legal 500
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Recent Experience
Representing the husband on an enforcement of a financial consent order where there were unpaid sums exceeding £2 million.
Representing the wife in a multimillion-pound agricultural/farming divorce.
Representing the husband who had substantial successful claims upon his wife’s business and pension.
Representing a Swiss father, to secure him adequate contact with his daughter in the UK.
Representing Grandparents to secure a Child Arrangements Order for their grandchildren to live with them permanently.
Representing the father in a complex cross-jurisdictional forum, habitual residence and contact dispute.
Assisting a couple who were applying for a Parental Order in respect of their surrogate children when their domicile was in question.
Reported cases:
IS (A Minor) v DBS & Another [2015] EWHC 219
Stock v Stock and Stock [2016] EWHC 3174 (Fam)
Awards & Rankings
Memberships
- Resolution Accredited Specialist in Complex Financial Remedies and Private Children Law
- Member of Resolution
- Chair of the UK200 Family Law Group
- Member of the UK & Ireland LGBTQ+ Family Law Institute
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