Nikki Aston
Director | Nottingham | Birmingham | Leicester
"Nikki Aston is a great solicitor. Pragmatic, professional and conscientious in everything she does. Clients love her for good reason. Never gives anything less than the best for her clients."
The Legal 500, 2025
Call: 0345 030 5684 Mobile: 0797 388 2331
About Nikki
Nikki is a solicitor and a Director based at the Nottingham office. She joined Freeths in June 2022. She has over 19 years of experience and deals with all aspects of family law.
Her specialism is divorce and high net worth financial settlements, and she has a particular interest in cases which involve businesses, trusts, property portfolios and pensions.
She also deals with complex private law children matters (with issues such as relocation, allegations of abuse and parental alienation), pre and post-nuptial agreements, civil partnership breakdown and cohabitee property disputes.
Nikki is listed as a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500 (2024 edition).
Nikki is recognised as a Leading Individual in Chambers and Partners (2025 edition).
Memberships
- Nikki is Chair of the Nottingham branch of Resolution (the national network of family lawyers), which encourages its members to adopt a conciliatory and non-adversarial approach to resolving cases
- She is also a Resolution Accredited Specialist in Domestic Abuse and Private Law Children matters.
Contact Nikki
Call: 0345 030 5684
Mobile: 0797 388 2331
Notable work & expertise
Nikki was previously a Legal Director at the highly regarded national firm Shakespeare Martineau, where she developed a significant following and became known for her friendly approach, yet pragmatic and "no nonsense" advice.
Nikki advised a client in court proceedings which dealt with the finances following his divorce, defeating claims from his ex-wife and preserving his significant business interests.
She also secured a capitalised lump sum order and clean break for a client who had a significant level of income thus releasing him from any ongoing or future obligations to his ex-wife.
Nikki deals frequently with cases upwards of £5 million and works closely with her trusted professional network of advisers who include wealth planners, financial advisers, accountants and also life coaches/counsellors.
She gives her clients personal support throughout the legal process and offers a wraparound holistic service, which she hopes enables them to move on to the next chapter of their lives.
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“Just had a meeting with Nikki Aston she’s amazing. So reassuring, down to earth, straight talking and knowledgeable. Thank you so much for recomme...
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“I cannot recommend Nikki highly enough. Throughout a very difficult and acrimonious divorce, I was always reassured by Nikki’s sound legal advice...
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"Nikki, I was just reflecting on how much of a positive difference you’ve made to my divorce proceedings. I really appreciate the guidance you’ve g...
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"Nikki Aston is a star. Well regarded and has a bright future ahead of her. She is tenacious but pragmatic."
The Legal 500, 2025
"Nikki Aston and Stephanie Clifton are approachable, reasonable and knowledgeable solicitors who go above and beyond for their clients."
The Legal 500, 2025
"Freeths have a very strong team in Nottingham headed by the hugely energetic and committed Nikki Aston. She has built a team around her and as a r...
The Legal 500, 2025
"Nikki Aston has amazing energy and cares passionately about her clients and getting them the best outcomes. Her colleague Stephanie Clifton is a h...
The Legal 500, 2025
"Nikki is firm, calm and collected. She always makes me feel she is available and works very efficiently. I value her directness where necessary, b...
The Legal 500, 2025
"Nikki Aston is a great solicitor. Pragmatic, professional, and conscientious in everything she does. Clients love her for good reason. Never gives...
The Legal 500, 2025
"Nikki Aston is a star. She is a really capable and well regarded financial remedy lawyer. She is pragmatic and professional and looks after her cl...
The Legal 500, 2024
"Nikki is an exceptional lawyer. She's approachable, friendly but also very firm when she needs to be. She has outstanding legal knowledge and expe...
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"She is good at portraying things in a clear but non-combative way."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Nikki is a very good all-round adviser."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
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