Work Department

Business & Property

Position

Simon has extensive experience of a wide range of commercial litigation. His principal practice areas are in commercial, business, banking, company, partnership and property disputes. After developing a practice in Birmingham, Simon spent three years working as a solicitor at what is now known as Herbert Smith Freehills in Sydney, Australia conducting high value commercial and insolvency litigation before returning to Birmingham and developing his current practice. Simon regularly advises and acts in matters proceeding in all divisions of the High Court undertaking both interim applications and trials. He has represented parties in a number of arbitrations and mediations. He is also an accredited mediator and has mediated a number of commercial disputes.

Education

University College, London (LLB Hons).

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Commercial litigation

LEADING JUNIORS2

Simon Clegg –St Philips Chambers ‘Simon is an excellent barrister with a strong understanding of the commercial considerations which lie at the heart of cases. His ability to draft concise pleadings is second-to-none.’