Biography:
Nicholas is an innovative and trusted lawyer that develops strong and attentive relationships with his clients. Nicholas is passionate about collaboration and works closely with colleagues to provide wholistic advice and solutions for complex legal issues. Nicholas’ main interests are in payments, digital assets, credit and fintech but advises on all aspects of Financial Services regulation. Nicholas utilises creative thinking to provide innovative and novel solutions and valuable advice for his clients.
Nicholas’ expertise is in providing regulatory and corporate support to emerging Fintechs and disruptors with cutting-edge product and service offerings. Nicholas is also experienced in supporting established financial service providers by managing their regulatory compliance obligations and assisting them to grow their business. Nicholas understands the regulatory environment and is well-placed to advise on regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies for businesses of all sizes.
Nicholas regularly acts for major digital currency exchanges on regulatory and corporate matters.
Nicholas regularly contributes to and informs regulatory reform including drafting submissions on the digital asset licensing and payments reforms, buy-now pay later reform and AML/CTF.
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer’s Weekly 30 under 30 – Financial Services, Winner 2024
- Lawyer’s Weekly 30 under 30 – Financial Services, Finalist 2022
Memberships
Hamilton Locke is a partner member of the Digital Economy Council of Australia