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Stephen Simblet KC

UK Bar 2026

 Garden Court Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

All Circuits

Protest Law

All Circuits

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Regularly instructed in high-profile claims, Stephen Simblet KC often acts for the victims of malicious prosecution. He is active in representing victims of sexual assault. He is also well regarded for his work at inquests and is known as a barrister who enjoys addressing complex points of law.

Strengths

Stephen is a very good advocate. He is very assertive, imaginative and a very nice man.

Stephen's command of case law makes him a superb advocate. His advocacy is robust and impressive and his written work detailed and precise. It is very reassuring to have him on board in any matter.

Stephen Simblet has a phenomenal knowledge of the law; he is an encyclopedia of legal knowledge. He remains very calm whatever is going on. He is good with clients and a very good advocate.

Stephen Simblet is my go-to for claims against the police. He is excellent on his paperwork. His advocacy is second to none and he is very easy easy to work with, he is very collaborative.

Stephen is an excellent practitioner with a keen eye for detail.

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Protest Law - All Circuits

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Stephen Simblet KC is an impressive silk frequently sought after to act in high-profile injunction proceedings. He is well known for his defence of protesters involved in animal rights and oil refinery protests, among a vast array of other areas.

Strengths

Stephen Simblet gives a sense of the bigger picture in the cases he handles.

Stephen has lots of experience in the oil protest space.

Stephen Simblet is a legend in this area.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Stephen Simblet KC is regularly called upon to provide expert assistance in human rights claims brought against the police. He is also singled out for his adept representation of bereaved families in matters concerning psychiatric detention and custody deaths. He is noted for his strong judicial review practice and regularly appears at the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Strengths

Stephen is a first-rate advocate.

Stephen's written work is of the highest standard.

Stephen Simblet is at the top of the tree.

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