Nick Taft
Nick Taft

Nick Taft

Lawyer / Migration Agent Farrellys Lawyers

location
Cairns, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 405..

About Nick

Nick Taft is a highly regarded lawyer and registered migration agent with extensive expertise in migration law. He is known for his adept handling of employer-sponsored work visas, family and partner visas, as well as appeals to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Throughout his career, Nick has successfully assisted numerous clients from diverse backgrounds in securing visas to live and work in Australia. Born and raised in Cairns, Nick has strong ties to the local community, providing him with a deep understanding of the area's unique dynamics. He completed his secondary education as a school captain at Saint Mary's College before pursuing higher education at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. Graduating in 2007 with dual degrees in Law and Arts, Nick returned to his hometown to kickstart his legal career. Nick's professional journey began at Farrellys Lawyers from 2007 to 2009, where he laid a solid foundation for his legal practice. He then broadened his experience by serving as a legal practitioner director at Lanza Legal, later assuming the role of migration agent. Since May 2019, Nick has been contributing his vast legal acumen to Farrellys Lawyers once again. His international experience includes a two-year stint in Japan, where he worked as an English instructor, enhancing his communication skills and acquiring fluency in Japanese—a valuable asset in his practice. Nick's educational background further showcases his commitment to excellence, with an Advanced Japanese Certificate from Mejiro University complementing his legal qualifications.

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

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Experience

Lawyer
Lawyer
Farrellys Lawyers
May 2019 - Present · 7 years
Legal Practitioner Director
Legal Practitioner Director
Lanza Legal
Jul 2014 - Jan 2019 · 4 years 6 months
Migration Agent
Migration Agent
Lanza Legal
Feb 2012 - Jan 2019 · 6 years 11 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Farrellys Lawyers
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 · 2 years
English Instructor
English Instructor
NOVA Corporation
Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 · 1 year

Education

Advanced Japanese Certificate
Advanced Japanese Certificate
Mejiro University
2009
LLB/BA
LLB/BA
The University of Queensland
2001 - 2007

Contact Information

Cairns, QLD

LocationSuite F14, Level 1, 12-14 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 405..

Practice Certificate

Name
Nick Taft
Date of Admission
2008
Specialisations
Immigration Law, Business and Commercial Law, Property Law
Certification type
Unrestricted Employee
Region
QLD
CheckLast checked: 4 May 2026
Checked with the Queensland Law Society

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