
Overview
Nicola graduated in Law from Sheffield University in 1995 and was called to the Bar in 1998. She began her practice at Victoria Chambers in Birmingham before joining St. Mary’s Chambers in July 2003 to specialise in family law.
Practice Areas
Nicola’s work is focussed on cases involving children. She is experienced in complex public law children cases, often involving serious allegations of both physical and sexual abuse.
Nicola is instructed in complex private law cases representing parents and other parties. Nicola can also be instructed directly by lay clients on a Direct Access basis.
Cases & Publications
A Local Authority v AZ & Ors [2023] EWHC 3513 (Fam)
A Local Authority v The Mother (AZ) & Ors [2024] EWHC 1670 (Fam)
B v C Queens Proctor Intervening (Divorce: marriage used for immigration purposes) [2003] 2 FLR 485
Testimonials
"I sincerely want to thank you for your strength and utmost professionalism and expertise yesterday. You made the four hours of what could have been immense tension, completely bearable and I felt complete trust and confidence in you throughout. You are an absolute credit to your profession and I quite simply can’t thank you enough."
"Ms Beese is professional, empathetic, approachable, and highly knowledgeable in the area of law she practices. She gave me expert advice, represented me excellently and was always fully prepared and flexible at every court appearance. She achieved the outcome I sought and I couldn't be happier. She was highly recommended to me and I wholeheartedly echo that recommendation."

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