Nicholas Simone
Nicholas has a broad commercial and insurance litigation practice with a focus on contract, tort, and professional negligence disputes. He regularly appears in all NSW and Federal courts and tribunals, as well as in commissions of inquiry and inquests, both led and unled.
Nicholas has been listed as Recommended Counsel in the Doyle’s Guide: “Leading Professional Indemnity Junior Counsel – NSW, 2026” and “Leading Professional Indemnity Junior Counsel, NSW 2025” 
Nicholas has acted for plaintiffs and defendants in commercial, building & construction, professional negligence (financial services, construction, legal and health professionals), property and insurance coverage disputes.
Prior to coming to the bar, Nicholas was an associate to a District Court judge and then practised as a solicitor at a national firm with a leading insurance practice.
Qualifications
Master of Laws, The University of Sydney, 2023
Bachelor of Arts/Laws, The University of Sydney, 2014
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law, 2015
Professional experience
Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers, 2020 – present
Solicitor, Hall & Wilcox Lawyers, 2016 –2020
Associate to Judge Hatzistergos AM, District Court of New South Wales, 2015 – 2016
Membership
NSW Bar Association
Australian Insurance Law Association
Claims Discussion Group