JUNIOR PROFILE

Simon Adamyk

UK Bar 2026

New Square Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Chancery: Commercial

London (Bar)

20 years ranked

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Company

London (Bar)

15 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Simon is an experienced litigator with an international practice. He is called to the Bar in England and Wales and in the BVI. He has significant experience of dealing with international issues and heavyweight cases. He has attended court in The Bahamas, the Isle of Man and the BVI, and has appeared before the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean, the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal in England, and twice in the Privy Council. He regularly deals with cases involving millions, and sometimes billions, of pounds. Simon appeared (unled) in the multi-billion pound Equitable Life litigation (one of the most contentious cases of the decade) and has acted in a stream of major high value disputes, including the huge BTA Bank litigation in the BVI and London (one of the largest cases of the year according to The Lawyer) and high value disputes in Jersey. He has appeared in commercial arbitrations in London, Paris and Dubai. He was shortlisted for the Legal 500 Commercial Litigation Junior of the Year 2025.

Career

Called to Bar 1991; BVI 2006

Former Treasurer of Chancery Bar Association

Former member of Chancery Division Court Users’ Committee

One of Chancery Bar Association’s former representatives for Court Service’s “E-Working Project”

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association

Bar Pro Bono Unit

Publications

Contributor to Lewin on Trusts (19th, 20th and 21st editions)

Contributor to Law of Freedom of Information (3rd edition)

Author of Assets of Community Value: Law and Practice

Author of various articles in legal press and online

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Company - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Simon Adamyk is a highly experienced company law barrister with a strong international practice who has experience of appearing unled in court in the Bahamas, the Isle of Man and the BVI. He also has experience in arbitration proceedings, and those before the Supreme Court.

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Simon Adamyk has a significant amount of experience acting in high-profile agricultural and rural affairs matters. He has extensive expertise in judicial reviews related to rights of way issues, land restrictions and registrations.

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Strengths

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Simon is absolutely phenomenal. In our case, he predicted arguments the other side would make way before they were actually made. He's also very accessible.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
Simon is very meticulous, and his attention to detail is really second to none. He's also great at communication, and his email structure is impeccable.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
Simon Adamyk is very intelligent; he works very hard, and he is great value. He's really good.
Chancery: CommercialUK Bar
No case is too difficult or demanding for Simon Adamyk. He combines a towering intellect with a phenomenal work ethic and dedication to the client. It's a real pleasure to work with him.
CompanyUK Bar
Simon would predict arguments the other side would make way before they were actually made. He also handled the tribunal with grace.
CompanyUK Bar
Simon Adamyk is remarkable. I have found him incredibly impressive. He grasped the principles extremely well and was very persuasive.
Agriculture & Rural AffairsUK Bar