John trained initially as an accountant before switching to law in 1992.  In 1997 he founded Nicholl & Co, a general law practice in Canberra.  He practices mainly in the areas of Commercial and Negligence litigation and Family Law.  Since joining Galilee’s Board in early 2009, John has been proactive in assessing the need for, and generously providing, legal guidance and advice on a range of matters under review.