Simon Pentol KC has been continually instructed as a leader for the past 25 years, particularly in cases of serious fraud. He is one of only a few defence Silks who is equally proficient, experienced and comfortable in cases of murder / organised crime and Serious Fraud / allied regulatory matters.
Simon’s track record for achieving notable results for corporate & individual clients in very difficult circumstances has rightfully earned him plaudits from a wide range of lay & professional clients alike.
His leadership qualities and strategic thinking make him the first choice for corporate & individual clients both at the investigation stage and to proactively develop compliance protocols to meet anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and anti-tax evasion requirements. He is experienced in dealing with substantial & complex investigations and cases brought by HMRC, the SFO, the FCA, the NCA & the City of London Economic Crime Directorate.
He has earned the reputation as a formidable performer among his peers and the judiciary. Simon brings a skill-set comprising judgment, intuition, versatility, assurance and commitment to all cases in which he is instructed. These qualities combined with his experience of leading in numerous high profile cases have afforded Simon the opportunity to uniquely develop a parallel practice in the specialist field of Sports-related work.
He is now sought after in Sports disciplinary/regulatory and advisory work (legal and commercial) in all sports but most notably Football and Boxing in which he has acted for or alongside federations (The FA, CAF & The Ghana FA), clubs, individual participants and corporate partners. The combination of his criminal law background and an advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks make Simon one of the few Silks properly versed in sports/criminal law crossover cases. Simon’s strength of personality and understanding of modern media/PR make him best placed to meet the demands of clients regularly in the public eye. Accordingly, he continues to be instructed on behalf of high profile / high net worth individuals and business professionals from the worlds of finance and sport & entertainment.
LLB Hons (2:1).