Nick Zheng

Nick Zheng is a partner at Fumens Lawyers, where he leads the family law and criminal law practice areas with a strong commitment to client-focused service and strategic legal advice. With extensive experience in managing complex and sensitive matters, Nick is respected for his ability to deliver clear, pragmatic solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances. In family law, Nick assists clients through challenging and emotionally charged situations, including high-value financial settlements involving both Australian and international assets, disputed parenting arrangements, and cases involving family violence. He approaches these matters with empathy and patience, ensuring clients are well informed and supported throughout the process. His thorough preparation and detailed knowledge of the legal framework help to achieve fair outcomes, often during difficult transitional periods for families. Nick’s criminal law work sees him representing clients in courts across Melbourne in a broad spectrum of matters. He handles cases ranging from traffic offences and family violence allegations to drug offences, sexual crimes, and homicide charges. With keen courtroom acumen, Nick is skilled in negotiating favourable resolutions and providing robust defence when necessary. His focus remains on safeguarding clients’ rights and seeking the most favourable possible results. A notable aspect of Nick’s practice is his combined expertise in family and criminal law, enabling him to effectively address cases where these areas intersect, such as intervention orders that affect parenting or financial disputes linked to criminal conduct. This integrated approach ensures clients receive comprehensive advice that fully considers the complexities involved. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Nick is adept at communicating with clients from diverse backgrounds, helping to bridge cultural and language differences with clarity and professionalism. Whether advocating in court, negotiating settlements, or advising behind the scenes, he is known for his discretion, responsiveness, and unwavering dedication to client welfare. Nick’s approach combines strategic insight with compassionate advocacy, aiming not only to resolve legal issues but also to assist clients in rebuilding their lives. Nick offers expertise in family law, criminal law, migration law, dispute resolution and litigation, as well as wills and estates.