Signature Litigation LLP

Banking and Finance Disputes, Structured Finance Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Litigation, International Arbitration

Simon has over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of commercial and financial litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on complex banking and structured finance matters. Recent cases include a high-profile case arising from an issuance of derivative notes by a major investment bank, a professional negligence case for a large international bank and a multi-million pound dispute concerning the collapse of a joint venture in the energy sector.

Simon’s expertise encompasses broad spectrum of industries and subject areas including banking, structured finance, derivatives (in particular under the ISDA form), commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset financing, leasing, insurance and reinsurance, infrastructure, energy, private equity and funds.

Trained, DJ Freeman, 2000; qualified, 2002; Associate, 2002; Associate, Sidley Austin LLP, 2007; Partner, 2012; Partner, Dechert LLP, 2019; Partner, Signature Litigation, 2021.

London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA); London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA); Insurance & Reinsurance Legacy Association (IRLA); British Insurance Law Association (BILA); International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Arbitration and Dispute Resolution committee.

Queen Mary University of London.