JUNIOR PROFILE

Simon Pritchard

UK Bar 2026

Blackstone Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Financial Services

London (Bar)

15 years ranked

Tax: Indirect Tax

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

4 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Financial Services - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Simon Pritchard is a highly regarded junior who works on the full array of financial regulatory matters for both institutions and individuals, including collective investment schemes, market abuse and insider trading issues.

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Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Simon Pritchard is a well-regarded junior who works on a range of indirect tax cases. He frequently represents HMRC and the taxpayer in matters concerning VAT, customs, excise and relief, among others. Pritchard regularly appears in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

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Strengths

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Simon is always on top of the case and really understands the intricacies of the law. He turns written work around quickly and to a very high quality.
Financial ServicesUK Bar
Simon is knowledgeable and adds immense value. He has sound judgment, is very responsive and a go-to junior.
Financial ServicesUK Bar
Simon provides excellent strategic advice on complex financial services enforcement cases.
Financial ServicesUK Bar
His knowledge of regulations is encyclopaedic and he is the go-to barrister for any litigation that has a financial services regulatory angle.
Financial ServicesUK Bar
He is technically very good and an extension of our team. He puts in a phenomenal amount of effort for our clients and provides very clear advice.
Financial ServicesUK Bar
Simon Pritchard is a very confident and able advocate.
Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar