Expertise

Simon’s principal area of practice is specialising in aviation related liability issues.  He has extensive experience of advising airlines on a wide variety of claims including baggage, cargo, personal Injury claims and also in dealing with major catastrophe work.  Simon has also handled a number of general aviation claims.  Simon has experience of dealing with contentious matters and legal systems throughout the world but with a particular emphasis on the UK, Middle East and Far East.  Simon spent 3 years working in the Singapore office of Beaumont & Son.

Career

• Partner Equivalent at Clyde & Co LLP; 2005-2010
• Partner at Beaumont & Son (prior to merger with Clyde & Co); 2004-2005
• Assistant Solicitor in the Singapore Office of Beaumont and Son; 2001-2004
• Assistant Solicitor at Beaumont and Son; 1997-2001
• Trainee Solicitor at Beaumont and Son; 1995-1997

Education

• Solicitor, admitted in England and Wales in 1997
• LPC with Commendation, College of law; 1994-1995
• L.L.B. (Hons), Law, East London University; 1991-1994

Interests

Simon enjoys most sports and also foreign travel.  He is a keen golfer and has the misfortune to support West Ham football club.