Simon has extensive experience in energy and marine insurance disputes, and his practice also includes a deep experience of construction all-risks, professional indemnity, reinsurance, political risks and general coverage disputes. He regularly advises London and international insurers in relation to complex claims in these sectors, and assists with the drafting of policy wordings. Simon is also part of the Firm’s oil & gas team. Simon is recognised by Legal 500 as a leading individual for insurance and reinsurance litigation.

Simon is also a leading shipping lawyer, and is recommended in this field by Legal 500. He acts principally for shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs, traders banks and insurers and encompassing disputes in relation to charterparties, carriage of goods, sale of goods, ship sale and purchase and shipbuilding.  Simon also uses his insurance experience to advise on the application of P&I Club’s rules.

Simon also has considerable experience of commercial dispute resolution, including disputes arising out of joint ventures, bond issues and other shareholder disputes.