Nikki Saxton

Nikki Saxton KC

Call 1992  | Silk 2024

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Nikki Saxton KC is one of only 3 specialist financial remedy silks outside London and the only silk on the North Eastern Circuit but receives instructions from solicitors nationally and deals with high net worth and high profile clients.

She has over 20 years’ experience specialising in the field of matrimonial finance and Schedule 1 claims and is unphased by large and involved financial remedy claims with complex trust and business structures and nuptial agreements.

Nikki’s aim is always to achieve a settlement for her clients but is prepared to fight and is known for her ability to “cross examine to devastating effect.”

Nikki is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and available to undertake financial arbitration and private FDRs.

Nikki regularly lectures to the Judicial College, Resolution and at the FLBA national conference.

Expertise

Nikki undertakes financial remedy work for high net worth individuals and is regularly involved in high court cases where the assets exceed £10m and has acted as in cases of substantial value and complexity. Nicola has been involved in a number of high net worth high court matters, typically listed from 3 – 9 days and involving assets of £5m – £25m. Her cases involve family businesses and privately owned companies. She has experience of both foreign and domestic trusts.

Notable Financial Remedy cases


MF v SF (Financial Remedy: Financial Conduct) [2016] 2 FLR 622


FS v PS [2015] EWhc 2797


AR v AR [2011] EWHC 2717 (Fam)


Richardson v Richardson [2011] EWCA Civ 79


L v L [2021] EWFC B83

Nikki is a qualified arbitrator and is a member of CIArb.

Nikki has a holistic and commercial approach to litigation and, in addition to her advocacy in court she has concluded negotiated settlements with assets up to £450m and regularly represents clients at joint settlement meetings, private Financial Dispute Resolution hearings and Arbitrations.

Notable Schedule 1 cases


Goodman v Walker [ 2024] EWFC 212B

News & Insights

Nikki Saxton

"Nicola Saxton KC of St Pauls Chambers has a vast amount of experience in complex finance matters. She regularly advises high net worth individuals on cases involving corporate assets and trusts as well as farms"

Chambers & Partners 2025 - Matrimonial Finance

"Arguably the best barrister in the North of England. Her ability is second to none in terms of how she thinks on her feet"

Chambers & Partners 2024 - Family Matrimonial Finance

"On family financial matters, she is at the top of the game. Her attention to detail is phenomenal."

Chambers & Partners 2023 - Family / Matrimonial

"She is more than capable of holding her own against silks."

The Legal 500 2023

"A money silk in the making."

The Legal 500 2022

"Recommended for high-value matrimonial finance cases."

The Legal 500 2022

"You can breathe a sigh of relief when you dispatch your brief to her."

The Legal 500 2021

"Nikki is exceptional in cases. She is frequently up against QC opponents and holds her own."

Chambers & Partners 2023 Family / Matrimonial

"A first-class advocate with immaculate preparation. She grasps the issues in a case very quickly."

Chambers & Partners 2022 - Family / Matrimonial

"Her attention to detail and performance on her feet are outstanding, as is the rapport she is able to build with clients and instructing solicitors."

Chambers & Partners 2021- Family / Matrimonial

Memberships

  • CIArb
  • Family Financial Arbitration

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Contact Us

Chambers is centrally located within walking distance of the train station, secure car parks and the Courts.

Contact Us

St Pauls Chambers
Park Row House
19-20 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5JF

For out of hours assistance please call the senior clerk on 07854170429.

The switchboard will open from 08:30 until 17:30

Phone: +44 (0)1132 455 866
Email: [email protected]
CJSM: [email protected]

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