Simon provides strategic advice to boards and senior executives on governance issues, shareholder actions and contractual disputes.
Biography
Simon represents national and global corporations in complex litigation and arbitration. His expertise covers commercial contract disputes, class actions, and regulatory investigations across sectors including energy, finance, telecommunications, entertainment, and government.
He advises on corporate governance and takeovers and has spearheaded major shareholder class actions.
Simon's experience
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Quintis
Advised the shareholders of Quintis in a long‑running securities class action arising from the collapse of one of the world’s largest sandalwood producers, following claims of misleading conduct and continuous disclosure breaches tied to a $155.8m asset valuation issue. -
World Touring Melbourne
Advised on in its successful multimillion dollar Supreme Court claim against the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, the case arising from the shutdown of the Australian Grand Prix during the Covid pandemic of 2020. -
Pitcher Partners
Advised in defending Supreme Court proceedings arising from the $155.8m sale of the Twigg family business, one of the most complex family‑office disputes in recent years. -
Cleanaway Waste Management
Advised in relation to the collapse of one of the biggest waste disposal centres in QLD.
Awards, recognition and rankings
- Best Lawyers in Australia 2027 – Recognised for Class Action Litigation, International Arbitration, Litigation and Sports Law