Nathan Willoughby

Nathan holds a Combined Bachelor of Laws & Arts and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The University of Newcastle.

Nathan commenced practising as a solicitor in Newcastle in December 2013 and worked in the plaintiff personal injury jurisdiction until being called to the Bar in 2019. In his work as a solicitor, Nathan gained experience in claims for worker’s compensation; work injury damages; civil liability damages; motor accident compensation/damages; total and permanent disablement; and income protection.

Since being called to the Bar, Nathan has maintained a practice in personal injury law whilst incorporating an ever-expanding practice in family law and appellate family law.

Nathan has experience at the Bar in a range of litigation matters including:

• All manner of family law applications including appeals and complex first instance property and parenting hearings;
• Conciliation/Arbitration Hearings before the Personal Injury Commission;
• Work injury damages claims;
• Motor vehicle accident claims;
• Civil Liability Act claims.

Due to his experience in personal injury law, Nathan has a particular expertise in any family law property matters with a compensation claims element.

Outside of law, Nathan has an interest in all things sport and in spending time with his family.

Nathan operates from the Annex at 42 Bolton Street.