Nicola Moulds
Senior Associate specialising in complex, high-value inheritance disputes, delivering strategic, expert advice with a strong client-focused approach.
Specialisms & Areas of Work
British Wills and Probate Awards
Biography
Nicola has consistently worked within litigation. As such, she brings a commercial mindset to her work and her knowledge of Civil Procedure is second to none. She is used to dealing with heavy-hitting cases, with heavyweight clients and legal teams.
Nicola’s contentious probate practice includes acting for claimants and defendants in disputes as to the validity of wills, Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, claims for against personal representatives and trustees and professionals, applications for the removal of executors, as well as well as will validity disputes. She does not shy away from cases involving difficult issues, clients and/or opponents. She has repeatedly brought successful outcomes to files involving vulnerable clients with very particular needs. Her personality renders her well-suited for emotive cases.
Nicola’s natural, friendly personality enables her to explain complex legal and procedural issues simply. She understands that her clients are people, and that their cases matter. She is meticulous and knowledgeable, but always approachable. She instinctively tailors her communication to meet the expectations and/or needs of her audience.
Nicola prides herself on client care and hard work. She leaves no stone unturned, remains professional and calm when under pressure and consistently delivers a stellar service to her clients.
She applies herself to each piece of work with a rigorous attention to detail, keeping her clients advised and apprised.
Client Feedback
Ms Simpson
I wanted to extend my deepest thanks to your team - especially to Nicola - for the incredible support during a very difficult time. Nicola was amazing throughout the entire process. Her professionalism, compassion, and dedication were truly appreciated. Her help made a significant difference to my mum, and we are incredibly thankful.
Mr Morgan
My experience with Myerson was excellent plus communication was brilliant. I found Nicola to be very professional and compassionate. I do believe without her my case would have failed. I highly recommend anyone who is going through the same problems to contact Myerson and ask to speak to Nicola Moulds. She's a fighter and very knowledgeable on the law. I would like to say a big thank you to Nicola for fighting for me and the compassion you showed me.
Mr Borrett
Nicola Moulds has been very understanding of my situation, as have all the other people I have communicated with in Nicola’s team. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Mr X
Nicola Moulds has been very understanding of my situation as have all the other people I have communicated with in Nicola’s team I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Recent Experience
- Acting for C in applying for an interim injunction because D (executor) stated that, unless C complied with his demands for various explanations, information and the return of chattels, he would deem himself as having suffered loss and pay himself estate funds. D would not retract from that threat. An injunction was granted and D was removed and an independent administrator appointed.
- Acting for C in applying for a proprietary injunction, derivative action and removal of D as executor. C became concerned about D’s attempts to dispose of estate asset, including an attempt to sell a property on the quick fire housing market after acknowledging it could not be sold. As a result of such concerns, an application was made for an injunction, resulting in undertakings being given. D was removed as executor and an independent administrator appointed.
- Acting for surviving spouse who was of advanced years and illiterate. C had no investments or savings, having contributed all of her income during her working life to the marital pot. The Deceased’s children were beneficiaries. C successfully obtained permission to bring her Inheritance Act claim 14 months out of time. Her claim was litigated under the Accelerated Procedure Scheme and was determined within 3 months of being served, with C receiving 60% of the Deceased’s estate and costs after beating her Part 36 Offer.
- Acting for an adult child in successfully obtaining permission to bring their claim under the Inheritance Act some 5 months out of time and obtaining a cost order against D. The claim settled at mediation for a 6-figure sum. Over the last 12 months, Nicola has settled several adult children Inheritance Act claims for 6 figure sums and estate properties at mediation.
- Nicola has significant experience in acting for Defendants including recently acting for a spouse and residuary beneficiaries in defending inheritance act claims brought by adult children.
- Nicola’s notable reported case prior to joining Myerson Solicitors is (1) Chancery Client Partners Limited (2) Bank Charge Refunds Limited (3) Stephen Sean Fielding (4) J & L Rental Limited and (1) MRC 957 Limited (2) Sonia Iraseme Coyle (3) The Estate of Mark Robert Coyle Deceased (4) The Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (5) Christopher McMahon (6) David Donovan.
- Nicola acted for the first-third Defendants (including the Estate of Mark Coyle Deceased). In summary, the claimants purchased tax saving schemes from scheme providers on the advice of MRC 957 Limited acting principally by Mr Mark Robert Coyle (Deceased) (“the Deceased”). The claimants averred that these arrangements were void or voidable ab initio by reason of a payment to and receipt of secret commission to MRC 957 Limited and/or by reason of the Deceased’s undue influence. The claimants averred that, in consequence, they were entitled to rescind the arrangements which gave effect to the sold schemes and/or the arrangements were liable to be set aside by reason of a common mistake.
Awards & Rankings
British Wills and Probate Awards — Best Contentious Wills & Probate Team (Large)
2025Memberships
- Member of NCPG (Northern Contentious Probate Group)
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