Simon Thomas

Practice Areas

Simon has over 20 years practical courtroom experience. He undertakes work which spans a number of diverse areas of law, including: contentious trusts litigation, commercial litigation, employment law, public law and judicial review, licensing and family & matrimonial law.

He is also skilled in the handling of case with an international aspect, including asset tracing, international legal assistance (in particular dealing with issues that arise when Jersey is asked to assist criminal investigations in another jurisdiction) and Proceeds of Crime issues (particularly in relation to frozen funds).

Simon also has significant experience in regulatory issues.

Career

Simon was called to the English Bar in 1995 and undertook a mixed civil and criminal practice at 7 Bedford Row Chambers, London between 1997 and 2012.

He joined Baker & Partners in 2012 before qualifying at the Jersey Bar in 2014.

He was appointed a Crown Advocate in 2015.

Simon retains his practising certificate and is able to practice at the English Bar.