Simon Bassett

Family.

Simon has specialised in family law for over 20 years and has gained a deep understanding of what is often the most stressful experience you can face; the breakdown of a relationship.

As head of the Family law team and lead partner in Oxfordshire, Simon is well-known in the Oxford business community.

The Legal 500 UK, an independent guide to the legal profession, recognises that Simon “has invaluable experience and knowledge of the legal system“. In a more recent edition, he has been described as “excellent” and “a consistent high performer, particularly in matrimonial finance“.

Simon's expertise includes:

Providing advice on all aspects of separation and divorce Advising on financial matters and complex settlements, often involving companies Pensions Matters involving children, including DNA Testing cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements

Simon is a regular contributor to local and legal press and provides family law training for local charities and organisations, including RELATE and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. He regularly features on BBC Radio Oxford dealing with family law matters. He is an accredited adviser for Resolution, an organisation committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.

Sir Thomas Rich’s Grammar School; Coventry University (LLB Hons); Bristol Law School. Bachelor of Law 1992.