Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
UK Bar
Professional Discipline - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Simon Gurney is a barrister with strong expertise in representing police officers, healthcare professionals and teachers before their regulatory bodies. He is experienced in everything from fitness-to-practise hearings to High Court and Court of Appeal advocacy.
Strengths
He operates well as an advocate.
He is super smart and very thorough in his preparation, which earns him respect from the tribunal.
Simon is renowned for attention to detail and client care. You would want him on your side if going into a regulatory battle.
Financial Crime - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Simon Gurney is an esteemed junior with a broad practice spanning regulatory and criminal defence work. His expertise encompasses cross-border investigations and cases concerning allegations of fraud and money laundering.
Strengths
In financial crime, he's all over it. He has a properly analytical mind. He's very organised and excellent in oral and written advocacy.
Simon Gurney is a great lawyer, with significant experience in appellate work.
Simon Gurney is phenomenal and brilliant, with a brain like a computer.
Crime - Northern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Simon Gurney is a talented junior who is noted for his expert handling of a range of serious criminal matters. He primarily acts for defendants, and is regularly instructed in homicides and cases involving historic sexual abuse. He is also well regarded for his expertise in drug conspiracies.
Strengths
Simon's preparation is outstanding. He is very diligent.
Simon is a gifted barrister with all the attributes, including incredible intelligence and identifying key areas of very voluminous and complex cases.
Simon is an absolutely exceptional barrister. He is very astute.