Nicholas is an experienced barrister, specialising in both public and private children’s law cases at all levels of court. Nick is a fearless advocate for clients’ cases and he is viewed by his peers as calm, thorough, and hardworking. Nick is known for his client care skills, particularly his ability to listen calmly and carefully to clients, and in giving honest and practical advice. He appears for parents and local authorities and is frequently instructed on behalf of children, both by CAFCASS guardians and NYAS.
Nicholas accepts instructions on a Direct Access basis. He is also a qualified children’s arbitrator, and a mediator in children and matrimonial financial matters. He teaches advocacy skills for Middle Temple.
Nick has appeared in a number of abduction, adoption and international leave to remove and other cross-border cases. He is experienced in the Crown Court in contested disclosure matters.
Nick handles complex care cases, including those involving inter-generational sexual abuse and multiple non-accidental injuries.
Per Wall, LJ Re S [2009] 2 FLR 399 at §4 “I would like to say before I go any further that in my view Mr Horsley has argued this case immaculately on the other’s behalf. He has been frank with the court; he has taken good points and not taken bad ones, and in my judgment his client should be grateful to him for the care which he has obviously given to preparing the argument.”
