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Simon specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Prior to joining Gadens, Simon was a Senior Associate at a national firm, and spent 18 months at a global firm in their London and Dubai offices.

Simon acts on behalf of a number of national and international corporations in large, complex domestic and cross border disputes. He offers expertise in the resolution of disputed commercial contracts or arrangements and regularly advises clients across various industries, particularly telecommunications, environmental services, wagering and casinos, entertainment, finance, government and insurance.

Recognised as a leading dispute resolution practitioner, Simon has been involved in a number of class actions representing defendants and plaintiffs, thereby offering clients a unique perspective in such matters. He is regularly involved in high profile and complex matters, including the Quintis Class Action, the Optus Class Action and the Royal Commission into the Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. The clients Simon regularly acts for include Optus, Cleanaway, Tabcorp, Nike, Bapcor, Flight Centre and Bupa.

In 2014 and 2015, Simon was the recipient of the Client Choice Award, in which he was nominated as the exclusive winner of the Litigation category in Australia.

He is also recognised as a Best Lawyer in Class Actions, Litigation and International Arbitration by Best Lawyers Australia.