Nicholas brings an unusual combination of legal experience, leadership expertise, and coaching credentials to his work with lawyers across the industry. A former partner and member of the C-suite in Big Law, and former CEO, he now coaches lawyers at all levels. He helps clients clarify what they want to achieve, surface what’s getting in the way, and make confident, strategic decisions about how to move forward.

Clients value Nicholas for his ability to blend industry insight with a grounded, practical coaching style. He understands how lawyers think, what drives firm and corporate performance, and both the personal and professional challenges that come with life in a law firm.

Partners and Law Firm Leaders

Nicholas works with partners, practice group leaders, and firm executives on leadership, team performance, business development, and client relationship management. He understands the competing pressures of leadership in Big Law - balancing client demands, practice growth, and internal expectations - and acts as a sounding board to help partners make smart, strategic choices. His coaching helps them:

· Deepen relationships with clients and colleagues;

· Build trust and influence across the firm;

· Lead engaged and high-performing teams;

· Deliver feedback that drives development and retention.

Counsel and Senior Associates

Nicholas also works with the next generation of leaders, helping them manage up effectively, and navigate the unwritten rules of law firm life. He supports lawyers both on- and off-partnership track as they develop the skills and confidence to take on increased leadership responsibilities. Clients value his insight into how partnership decisions are made - and how to align performance, perception, and potential to succeed. His coaching includes:

· Expanding visibility and internal credibility;

· Shifting from doer to delegator and leader;

· Building a compelling personal brand and business case;

· Thinking and acting like a firm-wide contributor.

Associates

Nicholas helps associates develop the judgment, initiative, and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the law firm environment. Coaching topic areas include:

· Executive presence and confidence;

· Effective communication and managing up;

· Time management and productivity;

· Navigating firm culture and relationship dynamics;

· Sustainable performance and wellbeing.

Background

Nicholas began his legal career in London at a boutique corporate law firm. He joined Freshfields and later moved to Hong Kong. Later, he became a partner and then Head of Knowledge Management at Pinsent Masons in the UK. Having spent time as a consultant, he went on to serve in various C-suite roles at Dewey & LeBoeuf responsible for talent management, recruiting, HR and operations. Most recently, he served as CEO of Volta Talent Strategies (2020 – 2024).

Nicholas is credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), with coach training from the NeuroLeadership Institute and Brown University (in partnership with ACT) among others. He holds certifications in HR, is certified to administer developmental and 360 assessments, and is a member of SHRM, and the Law Society of England & Wales.

Originally from the U.K., Nicholas is based in New York.