Region Area

Lawyers

Sandi Simons

Sandi Simons

Work Department

LitigationRetail and FashionInteractive EntertainmentPublishingMusicTheatreFilm and Television

Position

Sandi has been a dispute resolution specialist for over 25 years. She is a Partner and Head of the firm's Commercial Litigation group and Co-Head of the multi-disciplinary Retail and Fashion group. She undertakes a wide variety of commercial litigation , providing key strategic and commercial advice from the outset of any dispute. Sandi has extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of the media and entertainment industry and advises a number of the firm’s retail, fashion, interactive entertainment, music, publishing, theatre, film and television clients.

As well as having wide-ranging experience in taking cases to trial, she also has significant experience in both bringing and defending applications for injunctive relief. She is also experienced in resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation.

Career

Trained, Cameron McKenna; qualified 1994 Partner, Harbottle & Lewis LLP 2005; Head of Litigation 2015

Memberships

International Association of Entertainment Lawyers

Education

Heathfield School for Girls Haberdasher’s Aske’s School University of Manchester, LLB Hons 2(1) Guildford College of Law, Law Society Finals First Class Honours

Leisure

Sport (especially football), travel and fashion.

Mentions

Dispute resolution • London

Commercial litigation: mid-market

Hall of fame
Industry focus • London

Hospitality and leisure

Industry focus • London

Retail and consumer