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Nicholas Edwards is a seasoned barrister and solicitor, combining his legal acumen with his credentials as a Chartered Accountant and Director. With over two decades of experience, Nicholas has provided expert advice to high net worth individuals, private enterprises, and publicly traded companies on a spectrum of matters including taxation, superannuation, estate planning, asset management, and finance. Prior to founding NDEdwards & Co, Nicholas was instrumental in a mid-tier firm where he held a directorial role. His leadership played a pivotal role in securing prestigious tenders, making the firm the preferred accounting service provider for the Australian Medical Association (SA) and the Australia Dental Association (SA). Nicholas's career also includes a notable tenure as Chief Financial Officer for a $1 billion privately owned commercial property group. Moreover, his directorial and shareholder involvement with Litigation Lending Services Ltd. underscores his broad expertise. His extensive advisory roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and ANZ Private Bank have equipped Nicholas with the insight required to serve ultra-high net worth clients effectively. Additionally, he has provided consultancy to ASX-listed property trusts such as Stockland and Investa, as well as multinational entities like Alstom, Transdev, and General Electric across energy, transport and finance sectors. Nicholas's diverse experience in commercial, public accounting, and legal arenas positions him as a versatile advisor across various industries including property, private banking, and litigation lending.
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Barrister & Solicitor | Chartered Accountant
NDEdwards & Co
Apr 2014 - Present • 12 years 7 months

Director & Senior Tax Counsel
Hood Sweeney
Jul 2010 - Mar 2014 • 3 years 8 months

Director
Litigation Lending Services Ltd
Apr 2008 - Mar 2009 • 11 months

Chief Financial Officer
Precision Group of Companies
May 2007 - Apr 2009 • 1 year 11 months

Tax Manager
Investa Ltd
Dec 2005 - Dec 2006 • 1 year

Workshop Leader
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Dec 1999 - Dec 2011 • 12 years

National Investment Manager
ANZ Private Bank
Dec 1997 - Dec 1999 • 2 years

Chartered Accountant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Dec 1992 - Dec 1997 • 5 years

Master of Law & Legal Practice, Taxation
University of Technology Sydney
2003 - 2006

Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting, Taxation
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
1995 - 1997

Bachelor of Business, Accountancy
RMIT University
1989 - 1993
Matriculation
Prince Alfred College
1974 - 1984
Last checked: 14 Mar 2025 • Checked with The Law Society of South Australia