Nicholas Doran, Consultant Solicitor Advocate | Setfords Solicitors
Nicholas Doran

Nicholas Doran
Consultant Solicitor Advocate

Nicholas is an experienced and highly regarded Solicitor Advocate in a wide range of litigation and dispute resolution across the UK and multiple other jurisdictions. He is particularly well known for his work in criminal, family, regulatory and commercial matters. Nicholas’ experience as a successful options and derivatives trader in the City of London gives him unique experience and insight in a commercial and business context. 

Nicholas brings a passion for his client’s outcomes, a dedication to the practice of law and a deep understanding of the realities of the commercial environment to his practice. He endeavours to bring respect, experience, and efficacy to every matter he is involved in. He is a keen golfer, a dedicated amateur cook and football fan. He is married and lives in North West London. 

Civil Litigation

Nicholas has extensive experience and an excellent reputation in contractual disputes and litigation, often in the context of significant commercial transactions and involving multiple jurisdictions, including related claims in civil fraud and actions for misleading and deceptive conduct. Nicholas' practice also extends to debt recovery, product liability claims, property disputes, tax related disputes and insolvency-based litigation.

Criminal

Nicholas has successfully represented clients in all aspects of criminal litigation and pre-charge advice. He has substantial experience of advocating on behalf of his clients in the Court of Appeal, Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court. He is a subject matter specialist in all matters relating to Road Traffic Offences. Nicholas has a wealth of experience instructing KCs and barristers from the most reputed Inns of Court and is a highly regarded and sought after partner for them. 

Family

Nicholas has represented a wide range of clients on family matters including, applying for divorce, responding to divorce, extensive and complicated financial settlement, complex childcare agreements, other divorce issues. 

Testimonials

"Nicholas has a strong record of achieving successful outcomes for companies, individuals and families and is always a pleasure to work with”.

Practice areas

Criminal LawDispute ResolutionFamily LawFamily Law - Child mattersFamily Law - DivorceFamily Law - Financial disputesFamily Law - SeparationLitigation

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