Call: 2008 (Inner Temple)
Education: LL.B (Hons)
Practice Areas: Family – Immigration – Civil
Simon is an experienced and dependable advocate with a broad civil, family and immigration practice.
Civil Law
Simon has extensive experience in civil litigation and is regularly instructed in fast track trials, interim applications and allocation hearings. He has particular expertise in property-related disputes, including housing disrepair, possession proceedings, trespass, forfeiture, and landlord and tenant matters.
He also has substantial experience in road traffic accident litigation, including credit hire claims, personal injury matters and cases involving allegations of fundamental dishonesty.
Simon’s civil practice is built on a strong foundation as a former County Court advocate, where he conducted over 6,000 hearings on behalf of a wide range of clients. This breadth of experience has given him detailed procedural knowledge, commercial awareness and a practical, results-driven approach. He is known for his thorough preparation and has earned a strong professional reputation before judges across the Midlands Circuit.
Family Law
Simon regularly represents clients in private law children proceedings. He combines a pragmatic approach with firm and effective advocacy, always keeping the welfare of the child at the forefront.
He appears at all stages of proceedings, including FHDRA and DRAs, pre-trial reviews, fact-finding hearings and contested final hearings. Simon also represents both applicants and respondents in Family Law Act injunction applications and has successfully pursued and defended committal proceedings arising from family cases.
He understands that family proceedings can be particularly stressful for clients and is committed to providing clear guidance and steady representation throughout.
Immigration Law
Simon appears in both the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal, representing clients in asylum and human rights appeals. He has successfully handled complex matters, including appeals on Article 3 medical grounds, and has a strong track record in immigration bail applications.
He approaches immigration cases with care and attention to detail, recognising the profound personal impact these matters can have on individuals and families.
Outside of practice, Simon enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons and maintains a keen interest in a variety of sports.
