UK Bar
Professional Discipline - London (Bar)
Simon Cridland is a barrister with an enviable reputation in the field of medical regulation, who possesses significant experience in GMC and GDC proceedings. In addition to fitness-to-practise hearings, he has experience challenging the decisions of regulators in the Administrative Court.
Strengths
"His trusted advice and impeccable advocacy ensure that we seek to instruct him time and time again."
"Simon is a tactical genius and one of the best regulatory barristers in the UK."
"Absolutely on top of the law. Simon has an air of confidence and authority and a really good style in tribunals."
Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)
Simon Cridland is admired for his far-reaching practice that encompasses cases concerning, among other things, brain injuries, surgical negligence and claims under the Fatal Accident Act. He regularly acts for both claimants and defendants in high-value cases.
Strengths
"Simon is a safe pair of hands and is good with clients."
"Simon is a pleasure to work with. He is very approachable and always makes time. Technically, he is brilliant."
"Simon Cridland is and has been over many years an exceptional counsel. He has a superb grasp of complex issues and excellent people skills."
"Simon is very clever. He is a brilliant tactician, and his knowledge and practical application of the procedural rules is second to none."
"Simon is one of the finest senior juniors around. He is an astute and shrewd tactician with an effortlessly smooth advocacy style. He has a unique knack for spotting the point everyone has missed."
