Your ally for commercial litigation & business disputes

Founded in 2005, Nicholas Weston is based in Melbourne, Australia. Nicholas Weston has an impressive track record filled with precedent setting and cutting-edge work that reflects a tradition of legal excellence and a deep concern for its clients and the communities it serves. Nicholas Weston represents a broad spectrum of clients, including some of the world’s leading brands, public and private technology based businesses and their owners, officers and directors, not-for-profits, franchises, and individuals.

Through pro bono work, Nicholas Weston’s commitment to the community and its causes is driven by a genuinely held pleasure in giving back.

Whether it is a new matter or one we have handled many times before, Nicholas Weston’s focus is first on our clients, their needs, and the lengthy client relationships which we have developed over the past 20 years since the firm started.

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Your top boutique commerical litigation &
business law firm in Melbourne, Australia

Nicholas Weston is widely recognised as a leading commercial litigation boutique law firm serving Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, dedicated to resolving complex business disputes with precision and efficiency.

Nicholas works with entrepreneurs, company directors, and growing businesses facing challenging legal matters including shareholder conflicts, contract disputes, corporate governance issues, and business partnership breakdowns.

His practice combines the expertise typically found at large firms with boutique agility.

What sets Nicholas Weston apart is its fusion of its founder’s sophisticated commercial experience as a pedigreed executive, with the agility of a boutique law firm.

Led by seasoned trial lawyers, the firm delivers strategic, partner-level attention in every engagement — often going toe-to-toe with national firms while offering more personalised, cost-efficient representation.

Known for its sharp courtroom advocacy and proactive litigation strategy, Nicholas Weston has become a trusted resource for businesses seeking effective, no-nonsense legal representation across the commercial landscapes of Melbourne and Sydney.

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Entertainment Law & Creative Industries

We act for artists, producers, and promoters across the Australian and New Zealand entertainment industries, handling everything from remnant band trade marks to performance contracts to complex copyright, trade mark, and licensing disputes. Whether you're promoting tribute bands, staging a national tour, or protecting your creative or commercial rights, we deliver clear legal advice that keeps your show on the road.

Arbitration and Mediation

Nicholas Weston advises on all aspects of arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution, both domestically and internationally. We act in proceedings under ICC, UNCITRAL, and other major rules, offering efficient, strategic guidance distinct from traditional litigation. We also draft and negotiate arbitration clauses, advise on forum selection, mediation steps, and tailored arbitration rules in commercial contracts and transactions.

Commercial Litigation & Business Disputes

Litigation is our core focus, not a support service. We act for companies, founders, and investors in complex, high-stakes disputes across Australia. We are always commercially minded, delivering strategic, results-driven litigation that protects business interests, resolves disputes efficiently, and gets clients back to doing what they do best: running and growing their business.

Intellectual Property & Trade Mark Protection

Nicholas Weston has for 20 years advised global clients, particularly in tech, life sciences, and digital media, on protecting and commercialising intellectual property. We provide end-to-end services: prosecution, litigation, and transactional strategy. We win disputes, structure deals, and protect brands in global markets, positioning companies to scale, attract capital, and build sustainable value through defensible IP portfolios.

Corporate Transactions & Business Law

Nicholas Weston advises emerging companies in the innovation economy on licensing and strategic transactions. We’ve negotiated with many of the Fortune 500 and ASX 100, and scale services to fit everything from startup basics to mission-critical deals. With deep experience in software, AI, and disruptive tech, our work helps clients grow, de-risk, and transact with confidence and clarity.

Private Client & Estate Services

Nicholas Weston Private looks after the things that matter most in our clients' private lives: relationships, reputations, property and homes, personal assets, and legacy. We provide discreet, strategic legal counsel on matters involving family dynamics, asset protection, estate planning, and defamation. Whether safeguarding reputation or preserving wealth across generations, we support clients in protecting what they value most, now and into the future.

We're the business people turn to for professional services in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.

We’re different on purpose. We cultivate high-calibre talent, working together to put your interests first. For 20 years, we have carved an independent path in the Australian legal sector. Our teaming approach in Melbourne and Sydney combines local knowledge with top-tier capability to help you take on any challenge or opportunity.

Nicholas Weston provides a full service offering to mid-market clients and ancillary services to high-net-worth individuals who, typically, also use our litigation, contract and trade marks attorney services.

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Latest insights

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Additional Damages in Australian Intellectual Property Cases

24 July 2025

Pharma giant Allergan receives black eye in High Court of Australia

15 March 2023

WIPO Domain Name Decisions with Nicholas Weston as Panelist

13 April 2022

What our clients have to say

Semantia is a software technology company based in Melbourne and has had a long-standing relationship with Nicholas Weston. We work closely with Nick on matters of intellectual property protection.

When a major Australian telecommunications company sought to partner with us and presented us with a one-sided Agreement, we consulted Nick.

Nick reviewed the agreement and suggested amendments that were in the interest of all parties and ensured protection of our company’s intellectual property. Crucially, his suggestions provided all parties protection from the impact of user-generated content.

Nick’s suggestions were accepted and incorporated into the Master Agreement and we were able to sign off confident that neither company would be disadvantaged.

Luce Chandon CEO of Semantia PTY. LTD.

What our clients
are saying

Semantia is a software technology company based in Melbourne and has had a long-standing relationship with Nicholas Weston. We work closely with Nick on matters of intellectual property protection.

When a major Australian telecommunications company sought to partner with us and presented us with a one-sided Agreement, we consulted Nick.

Nick’s suggestions were accepted and incorporated into the Master Agreement and we were able to sign off confident that neither company would be disadvantaged.

Luce Chandon CEO of Semantia PTY. LTD.

I have been Managing Director of three Victorian registered businesses over the past 25 years:

• Lyburne Pty Ltd (current)
• EMQ Pty Ltd
• Dynamiq Strategy Pty Ltd

My company accountant initially recommended Nick nearly 20 years ago when I was looking for some legal advice on business ownership structure.

Since then Nick has been assisting all three businesses I have run providing legal advice, assistance and representation.

Over the time of our relationship Nick has helped us in the following areas: Establishment of business ownership deeds, Trademark registration including subsequent legal challenge of breach by another organisation, Debt collection, Contractor/Client contract development, Contract reviews, Contractual disputes, Negotiations with purchaser’s lawyers during business sales, Advice on employment law, Legal challenges to contractual breaches, Review and advice of settlement deeds.

As a business owner I am acutely aware there is a constant need to have access to prompt and sensible legal support.

Nick has provided the security and confidence to allow me to focus on building and running my core business activities without being distracted unduly with legal matters.

Nick is easy to talk to, supportive and concise in his advice, knows when to ask the hard questions and is without a doubt better to have on my side than theirs!!

Gary Rigby Managing Director of three companies

Nick is a man who deals in facts – he listens intently, assesses promptly and presents options in plain English before awaiting instruction. He’s got an excellent way with words and is able to apply the right amount of pressure at the right time. He was completely transparent in outlining the strengths and weaknesses of my case and was able to negotiate a favourable settlement for my company very quickly. He’s a straight talker, a strong communicator, and overall, a pleasure to work with.

Litigation aside, I also engaged Nick to file my company’s trademark application. Again, he was diligent, informative and straightforward in his approach.

I’d highly recommend Nick, and hope we can work together on many aspects of commercial law as my company grows.

David Mclean Founder at St. Hemp

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Do you have questions regarding M&A, Australian commercial law, trade mark infringement or a case that involves technology?

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