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Professional Negligence - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Simon Hale KC is a thoroughly respected barrister with a wide-ranging professional negligence practice. His cases relate to various sectors including financial services and matters involving family law.
Strengths
Simon provides high-level, nuanced written work which is both commercial and robust.
His pleadings are good. He takes up good, sensible points.
Construction - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Simon Hale KC has established an excellent reputation for his handling of a wide range of construction disputes, both led and as sole counsel. He is well versed in a wide range of construction contracts. His practice increasingly sees him acting in international matters covering an array of jurisdictions.
Strengths
He gives clear advice, he does not sit on the fence and he is also very flexible and willing to do what is required to get the job done.
Simon's greatest strength is his depth of knowledge. He communicates complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable way.
Simon Hale's written work is without question exceptional. He simplifies work down to its barest concepts.
Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Simon Hale KC is a well-respected barrister who offers expertise in both sides of claims against construction professionals including engineers, fire engineers and architects.
Strengths
A superb advocate, impressing time and time again when on his feet in court dealing with complex and evolving cases. He also provides the finest example of working with a “team first” attitude.
