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I’ve specialised in family law since 1998 having initially practiced in civil, company and commercial law. A former Director of Studies in Business as well as the Business Law degree at Bournemouth University.

Legal Expertise

My practice spans most areas of family law, but my principal area of work is money on divorce or ancillary relief as it was formerly known or financial order/remedy applications as it is now known. I’m regularly instructed in large asset or otherwise complex and difficult cases and my academic and company and commercial background mean I’m ideally suited for dealing with those unusually complex issues which involve businesses, farms, trusts, foreign interests/assets and insolvency.

In addition, I’m a well known expert in cohabitation and TOLATA, advising on property disputes and undue influence claims, Schedule 1 Children Act applications and occupation order applications as well as the more intricate applications for financial relief after a foreign divorce and Inheritance Act claim.

Finally, I’m a qualified family law mediator and family law arbitrator and frequently represent members of the public at hearings and throughout family dispute cases.

Client feedback:

“Simon is an outstanding barrister and person. He very kindly took on my case at the last minute, a complex case with only a weeks notice prior to a 3 day hearing whilst he was on holiday. He worked hard throughout his holiday and kept up to date with the case notes despite being abroad. He was always available and gave me great sincere advice which I valued. In court it is obvious he is extremely experienced. Despite the short time before the hearing and the huge sets of bundles to contend with, he was thoroughly prepared and  showed mastery, kindness and great skill in cross-examination my ex in delicate circumstances which I am certain helped bring her to the negotiating table. He gave me great advice to achieve my desired outcome in protecting my major asset for myself and helped me mitigate against some real risks in my case. I have no hesitation in recommending Simon who is an excellent lawyer. I have utilised a number of barristers and Simon is a class act and stands head and shoulders above his peers.”

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