Nikola Fratric

Nikola Fratric serves as Solicitor Director at Oakbridge Lawyers, boasting extensive experience in commercial litigation with a keen focus on insurance and civil litigation. With over a decade of legal practice leading a boutique firm in Melbourne, Nikola has gained invaluable expertise by practising across all jurisdictions in Australia. Admitted to both the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in 2011, he combines an extensive legal knowledge with a strategic commercial approach, ensuring his clients are well prepared to face industry challenges. At Oakbridge Lawyers, Nikola leads the insurance and litigation practices, acting for both insurer and corporate clients in complex disputes, managing high-volume and high-value cases, and delivering outcomes that are commercially sound and aligned with client goals. His responsibilities also encompass guiding the firm’s growth, fostering client relationships, and strategising service delivery within the insurance sector. He excels in developing scalable legal solutions while maintaining a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Previously, as Principal Solicitor and Director at ADC Legal Litigation Lawyers for over a decade, Nikola spearheaded efforts in debt collection, commercial litigation, and legal enforcement. His clients benefitted from his strategic case management and staunch advocacy, which focused on yielding strong commercial results and fostering client loyalty. Each case was meticulously managed to achieve optimal legal and financial outcomes. In his earlier role at Pauline Madden Conveyancing & Legal, Nikola provided comprehensive legal advice across diverse matters, representing client interests with professionalism in various negotiations, court appearances, and tribunal sessions. His tenure at Heydon+O'Loghlen Lawyers and early training as an Articled Clerk with Michael Gleeson & Associates further laid the foundation of his expansive legal career. Nikola holds a Bachelor of Laws and an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance, complemented by education at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and Victoria University. His diverse experience and education underpin his commitment to delivering exceptional legal services tailored to client needs.