Michael advises on a broad range of matters and has developed a particular specialisation for banking sector matters. As a result, he has developed a practical and commercial approach to various aspects of banking law, including the enforcement of security, mortgage fraud and debt recovery. He also works extensively in the area of insolvency law.
The Legal 500 has recommended Farrer & Co for debt recovery work and comments: "Farrer & Co's ‘canny’ associate Michael Nicolas acts for a variety of clients ranging from private banks to independent schools and is recommended for ‘knowing how things work’ and ‘his responsiveness and ability to deal with any crisis that might arise'."