Simon is a dedicated barrister whose practice is focussed on: -
Data Protection, Information Law, Media, AI and Crypto receiving instructions in a variety of matters such as class action litigation, information rights tribunal work, commercial advice, data breach actions and cyber related commercial litigation.
Judicial Review, International Human Rights, Human Rights and Equality receiving instructions on a variety of public law matters in the High Court, mainly related to prisoners and those subject to immigration controls. In addition to being instructed as junior on several high profile matters involving British citizens detained abroad requiring submissions to the UN special rapporteurs.
Proceeds of Crime and is regularly instructed by the Home Office in POCA matters in the Magistrate and Crown Courts. His growing expertise is recognised by repeat instructions particularly in matters related to immigration offences. Simon is also instructed by the Home Office in statutory appeals following civil penalties related to immigration.
Police and Public Authorities mainly civil actions against state entities for false imprisonment, trespass to person, breaches of data protection rights related to personal data retention to include multi-day jury trials.
Asylum and Immigration and has appeared in the Upper Tribunal as sole counsel and in the Court of Appeal as junior counsel.
Regulatory and Discipline receiving instructions on behalf of both the regulator and registrant in Tribunal proceedings.
Property/Housing matters such as homelessness, harassment and disrepair.
Tax matters receiving instructions from the revenue in relation to restorations and other disputes.
Inquests.
Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Occupational Disease.
He joined Chambers in 2024 having previously practised as a class action solicitor where he represented claimants in numerous high-profile data protection group actions and developed privacy related representative actions against social media and surveillance companies.
Simon undertakes a variety of interim and final hearings including multi-day trials. He is regularly instructed to act as case presenter for a variety of regulatory bodies at disciplinary hearings in addition to receiving instructions from government departments in relation to proceeds of crime, civil penalty and immigration matters.
Simon is able to provide a very quick turnaround of advice/grounds, pleadings and general drafting should it be required. He is also willing to take on urgent matters after normal hours and at weekends.
Increasingly he is engaged on international human rights matters involving UN special procedures. He recently acted as junior counsel to Haydee Dijkstal in the case of a high-profile individual who was at risk of immediate extradition and torture. He also currently acts on behalf of a British citizen detained in Saudi Arabia without charge and is actively developing his international human rights and protection practices having recently appeared in the Court of Appeal led by Dr Chelvan on such matters.
Generally, Simon is extremely dedicated and hard-working, whether that be as a junior or as sole counsel. He is willing to go the extra mile for clients which is reflected in the multiple repeat instructions from those firms that engage him.
Beyond his core practice, Simon is deeply committed to pro bono work and provides many hours of legal assistance to those that could otherwise afford it. He is prepared to consider any case on a pro bono basis where there is a clear need. Simon was shortlisted for Young Barrister of the Year at the Bar Pro Bono Awards 2025.
Simon is direct access qualified and may accept instructions directly. He accepts instructions in a variety of matters including contract disputes, disciplinary representation, business disputes, debt matters, civil injunctions, human rights, discrimination, social welfare, housing, mediation and other matters.
Simon is very responsive and will discuss your requirements with you free of charge before agreeing on any course of action. He is willing and able to travel to Courts or Tribunals nationwide and is flexible as to costs as he understands for direct access lay clients paying for legal representation may be a daunting prospect. Simon will work with you to find a solution if he is able to assist and will provide a fixed fee quote upon request.
Simon currently assists Haydee Dijkstal in relation to international human rights abuses. He currently acts as junior in a case of abritary detention in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Simon was also led by Haydee in the case of a high profile exile from Egypt who was detained by the Lebanese authorities at the request of Egypt and the UAE. Haydee and Simon worked through the weekend to urgently draft a lengthy and detailed submission to the UN special rapporteurs and were successful in illiciting a full response from the SR's within 48 hours who issued a communication to the state of Lebanon to compel them to respect the client's international human rights.
Simon regularly attends training regarding international human rights matters and is willing to take on urgent matters and travel abroad at short notice should the client require it.
Simon takes instructions on human rights matters but invariably they cross over into other areas. He acts on matters of equality and discrimination and becomes invested in a case should he deem there to be any abuse of power for example Simon recently acted in a 3 day trial for a Muslim prisoner in relation to a discrimination and human rights claim involving the provision of halal food.
The bulk of Simon's work involves the protection of human rights in some form whether that be by making submissions to the UN, acting for individuals who have been subject to a false imprisonment or acting in article 3 protection appeals for those who may be deported to be tortured. Simon is always willing to take on a matter if it involves the protection of an individuals inalienable human rights.
Simon undertakes a significant amount of work on behalf of the Home Office. He is adept at matters involving the proceeds of crime and travels throughout the country attending interim and final hearings. Much of the work Simon does in this area involves substantial amounts of cash and other assets. He acts in both the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court when needed.
Simon assists more senior members of chambers in relation to Article 3 protection claims in the first and upper tier tribunals and on asylum matters generally. He recently appeared as junior to Dr Chelvan in an appeal by the Secretary of State for the Home Department relating to the standard of proof required in Article 3 deportation cases. Further, Simon has been successful in the Upper Tribunal in an appeal by an Albanian woman who was the victim of trafficking.
Simon is regularly instructed in claims for false imprisonment and associated torts against police forces and public authorities around the country. He is able to turnaround pleadings quickly if required and can attend trials on short notice. Simon is able to attend CCMC's, PTR's, application hearings, multi-day trials and, if required, will do so on a CFA.
Simon is instructed by various regulators to act as case presenter at fitness to practice interim and final hearings. He has also been instructed by the NMC to act on behalf of the medical professional in need of assistance. He has a very good understanding and practical knowledge of the fitness to practice rules for the various regulators.
Simon is regularly instructed by the SSHD in relation to statutory appeals following civil penalties being issued to haulage companies following clandestine entrants being detected at the immigration control zone. He is also instructed on appeals following civil penalties being issued to businesses for employing illegal workers.
Simon is developing a coronial practice and is currently instructed to act for a local authority in relation to the death of a man in a care home. In the past he has acted on behalf of bereaved family members in a matter pertaining to an accidental overdose.
SSHD v PG (CoA)
Collins & Ors v Ticketmaster UK Limited
Bennett & Ors v Equifax Limited
British Airways Data Event Group Litigation
easyJet Data Breach Group Litigation
Farley & Ors v Paymaster (1836) Limited t/a Equiniti
LLB University of Liverpool
Legal Practice Course
Civil Higher Rights of Audience (2021)
Criminal Higher Rights of Audience (2023)
Simon is a member of the Bar Human Rights Committee. He also undertakes pro bono work and is committed to helping those who are unable to help themselves. He was recently shortlisted for Young Barrister of the Year at the Bar Pro Bono Awards 2025. He has also volunteered for the Bar Council's Schools program which places Barristers in schools to provide information and guidance regarding a career at the Bar.