Admitted in 1983, Simon has been a partner since 2001 and joined
Weightmans in April 2011.
Simon has an extensive construction and property practice
dealing with mainstream construction matters. On the
non-contentious side he acts for employers, contractors and
professional advisers drafting and negotiating bespoke contracts
and amendments to standard form contract documentation, development
agreements, insurance bonds and guarantees and novation
documentation.
He acts for a number of specialist sub-contractors and suppliers
and has particular expertise in dealing with sub-contractor and
specialist supplier issues. On the contentious side he undertakes a
wide variety of disputes including delay and disruption, loss and
expense, bonds and guarantees. He also receives instructions from
insurers in respect of professional negligence claims against
architects, engineers and surveyors, defective material claims and
contractors all risk claims in respect of project insurance. Simon
has conducted claims in High Court, including the Technology and
Construction Court, arbitration, adjudication and mediation.
He has undertaken significant material loss insurance cases
including the Heathrow Airport fire in 1997. He has also advised on
policy coverage issues in respect of claims concerning the Dartford
River crossing. As part of his property practice Simon also acts
for commercial landlords and tenants in disputes for recovery of
rent, dilapidations and breach of covenants.
Simon is a member of Society of Construction Law.
Simon is also an Intervention Agent for the Solicitors
Regulation Authority.
Notable Cases
Loria v Hammer (1999) Landlord and Tenant – breach of covenant
of repair.
Try Homes v Instafoam Fibre Limited and others – Court of Appeal
– defective materials. Acting for successful materials
supplier.