Simon Thomas
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Offshore: Dispute Resolution
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About
Provided by 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.
Chambers Review
UK
Simon Thomas sustains a noteworthy disputes practice where he primarily advises companies on corporate disputes. He offers additional capability with regard to fraud and trust matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simon is incredibly easy to get on with, very responsive and a great team player. He is also very knowledgeable in Jersey law."
"Simon leads his team very capably and with a commercial outlook, providing reliable and high-quality client service."
"Simon is incredibly easy to get on with, very responsive and a great team player. He is also very knowledgeable in Jersey law."
"Simon leads his team very capably and with a commercial outlook, providing reliable and high-quality client service."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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Baker & Partners secure the first DPA in Jersey
Baker & Partners in conjunction with Baker Regulatory Services Limited have successfully negotiated Jersey’s first deferred prosecution agreement following the introduction of the Criminal Justice (Deferred prosecution Agreements (Jersey) Law 2023 that came into force on the 3rd of March 2023.
Baker & Partners secure the first DPA in Jersey
Baker & Partners in conjunction with Baker Regulatory Services Limited have successfully negotiated Jersey’s first deferred prosecution agreement following the introduction of the Criminal Justice (Deferred prosecution Agreements (Jersey) Law 2023 that came into force on the 3rd of March 2023.
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