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About
Provided by Simon Salzedo KC
Practice Areas
Simon Salzedo KC is one of the UK's leading commercial advocates. He is a Star Individual for Commercial Dispute Resolution and in Band 1 for Insurance, Professional Negligence and Chancery: Commercial. He is also a recommended silk for Banking, Civil Fraud, International Arbitration and Offshore work. Simon is author of the leading practitioner works in three areas: Fraud and Breach of Warranty (business sale disputes) (2nd ed); Conflicts of Interest (6th ed) and Accountants’ Negligence and Liability (2nd ed). All of these have been cited with approval in the Courts. Simon is a Deputy High Court Judge authorised to sit in the Commercial Court and the Chancery Division. At Lincoln’s Inn, he is a Bencher and an advocacy tutor. He is a Director of Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Limited. Simon has substantial experience in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Publications
Conflicts of Interest (Sweet & Maxwell), all 6 editions, with Charles Hollander KC.
Accountants' Negligence & Liability (Bloomsbury Professional), 2 editions, with Tony Singla KC.
Fraud and Breach of Warranty (Bloomsbury Professional), 2 editions, with Andrew McIntyre and Sophie Shaw.
Career
Prior to the Bar, Simon was a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Simon Salzedo KC is well known for his ability as a commercial barrister and for his expertise in professional negligence. He has a significant focus on insurance work, particularly marine, financial services and political risk matters, and is a skilled international arbitrator. He is also highly skilled at advising on D&O claims.
Simon Salzedo KC centres his professional negligence practice on cases relating to accountancy as well as other financial services, having previously qualified as a chartered accountant. He is also known for his strength in handling high-value insurance disputes, as well as his robust practice in banking and fraud matters. He fields additional expertise in issues relating to conflicts of interest.
Simon Salzedo KC brings and defends valuable claims relating to such allegations as bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation and dishonesty. He has appeared in a number of cases deriving from overseas jurisdictions.
Simon Salzedo KC is a highly adept silk handling banking litigation at all court levels, and is experienced in matters concerning negligence claims, fund recoveries and fraud disputes. He is also a noted advocate in the fields of professional negligence and insurance. His broad finance practice is informed by his previous career as a chartered accountant.
Simon Salzedo KC is an impressive silk at the commercial Bar, boasting a diverse practice. He has notable expertise advising commercial clients on Cayman Islands litigation, though his practice extends to the Channel Islands, Bermuda, Trinidad & Tobago and Hong Kong. He has made a name for himself as one of the leading barristers advising on Section 238 company appraisal litigation.
Simon Salzedo KC is noted for his international arbitration expertise, particularly in disputes under the auspices of the LCIA and LMAA. His practice covers a wide range of markets such as insurance and reinsurance, banking and shipping. He regularly acts on behalf of trustees, wealth funds and other entities across Africa and Asia. Before turning to the law, he worked as an accountant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"His input has always been measured, thoughtful and integral to the case, as well as being inherently practical."
"He is an iron fist in a silk glove, steely but smooth."
"Simon is so down to earth and kind to every member of the team, from trainees to junior associates. His advocacy style is persuasive and you get the sense that he is highly respected by the judiciary."
"Simon is obviously phenomenally well regarded."
"He is so down to earth for someone of his stature and ability. His advocacy is persuasive, you immediately get the sense that he is highly respected by the judiciary and he knows what will land well."
"Simon is so down to earth. He is kind to every member of the team, from partners down to junior associates, and he displays an excellent rapport with the courts."
"Simon is absolutely outstanding. He has a very nice client manner and is very hard-working."
"Simon is a superstar of the Bar. He's immensely clever and creative in a way you just don't see with other barristers."
"Simon's written and verbal advice is considered and timely, including his ability to come up with novel arguments."
"Simon is a go-to KC for W&I matters. He is user-friendly, a first-class advocate, and a steady and reliable presence on a case."
"Simon is extremely thorough when it comes to detail and he makes very compelling submissions. I think he's one of the cleverest advocates you can encounter."
"The calibre of cases that Simon is working on is of the highest tier. He's immensely clever and creative in a way you just don't see with other barristers."
"Simon is very thorough and methodical, leaving no stone unturned. I guess that's what you'd expect from a former accountant!"
"His invariably calm, clear and measured advice in pressured circumstances is always appreciated by clients. He is extremely responsive and will give firm views where required."
"A very able KC, Simon is clearly a leading expert in the auditors' negligence space, with strong advocacy skills."
"Simon is very strong technically and excellent to deal with."
"Simon is an effective advocate because he's so clever and clear in his thinking. He is very determined and good at pushing forward his position."
"Simon is one of my go-to silks for any complex financial issues. He's a great advocate and someone with a very effective style."
"Simon is in very high demand but he makes time for you. He is so down to earth in such an unexpected way for someone of his stature. In court he invariably builds a rapport with the judge."
"Simon is obviously phenomenally well regarded."
"He is so down to earth for someone of his stature and ability. His advocacy is persuasive; you immediately get the sense that he is highly respected by the judiciary and he knows what will land well."
"Simon is an effective advocate because he's so clever and clear thinking. He's very good at pushing forward and is very smart and very effective."
"He is incredibly bright; he thinks about new and novel points of law and is a lateral thinker."
"His input has always been measured, thoughtful and integral to the case, as well as being inherently practical."
"He is an iron fist in a silk glove, steely but smooth."
"Simon is so down to earth and kind to every member of the team, from trainees to junior associates. His advocacy style is persuasive and you get the sense that he is highly respected by the judiciary."
"Simon is obviously phenomenally well regarded."
"He is so down to earth for someone of his stature and ability. His advocacy is persuasive, you immediately get the sense that he is highly respected by the judiciary and he knows what will land well."
"Simon is so down to earth. He is kind to every member of the team, from partners down to junior associates, and he displays an excellent rapport with the courts."
"Simon is absolutely outstanding. He has a very nice client manner and is very hard-working."
"Simon is a superstar of the Bar. He's immensely clever and creative in a way you just don't see with other barristers."
"Simon's written and verbal advice is considered and timely, including his ability to come up with novel arguments."
"Simon is a go-to KC for W&I matters. He is user-friendly, a first-class advocate, and a steady and reliable presence on a case."
"Simon is extremely thorough when it comes to detail and he makes very compelling submissions. I think he's one of the cleverest advocates you can encounter."
"The calibre of cases that Simon is working on is of the highest tier. He's immensely clever and creative in a way you just don't see with other barristers."
"Simon is very thorough and methodical, leaving no stone unturned. I guess that's what you'd expect from a former accountant!"
"His invariably calm, clear and measured advice in pressured circumstances is always appreciated by clients. He is extremely responsive and will give firm views where required."
"A very able KC, Simon is clearly a leading expert in the auditors' negligence space, with strong advocacy skills."
"Simon is very strong technically and excellent to deal with."
"Simon is an effective advocate because he's so clever and clear in his thinking. He is very determined and good at pushing forward his position."
"Simon is one of my go-to silks for any complex financial issues. He's a great advocate and someone with a very effective style."
"Simon is in very high demand but he makes time for you. He is so down to earth in such an unexpected way for someone of his stature. In court he invariably builds a rapport with the judge."
"Simon is obviously phenomenally well regarded."
"He is so down to earth for someone of his stature and ability. His advocacy is persuasive; you immediately get the sense that he is highly respected by the judiciary and he knows what will land well."
"Simon is an effective advocate because he's so clever and clear thinking. He's very good at pushing forward and is very smart and very effective."
"He is incredibly bright; he thinks about new and novel points of law and is a lateral thinker."
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