Band 3
Band 5
About
Provided by Simon Oakes
Practice Areas
Simon practises in commercial dispute resolution, with a particular focus on banking & financial services, and complex commercial fraud cases. He has a wealth of experience in some of the most significant banking and financial services cases of recent years, from major interest rate hedging litigation to regulatory investigations against individuals. Simon is instructed across a broad range of commercial litigation, and is very experienced at developing strategy and arguments as part of counsel teams, and also as a highly effective sole advocate. Please visit www.quadrantchambers.com for a detailed CV.
Career
Called 2010, Lincoln’s Inn (Lord Denning Scholar). Appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel. Simon has previously been seconded to the Financial Services Authority and the Pensions Regulator
Professional Memberships
COMBAR; Financial Services Lawyers Association; Association of Pension Lawyers; Advocates for International Development
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Simon Oakes of Quadrant Chambers is a well-regarded junior with impressive experience in handling a wide variety of banking cases. He is particularly specialised in disputes arising from claims of LIBOR manipulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simon is not only technically adept and someone who quickly grasps complicated issues, but he's always somebody who demonstrates an awareness of the bigger commercial picture."
"Simon Oakes knows the law very well and is indefatigable in the face of adversity. He can really turn a case around."
"He has a commercial barometer and can see the legal dispute in its commercial context."
"He's super knowledgeable about the law and the products and the issues in financial service claims."
"Simon is not only technically adept and someone who quickly grasps complicated issues, but he's always somebody who demonstrates an awareness of the bigger commercial picture."
"Simon Oakes knows the law very well and is indefatigable in the face of adversity. He can really turn a case around."
"He has a commercial barometer and can see the legal dispute in its commercial context."
"He's super knowledgeable about the law and the products and the issues in financial service claims."
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