Simon Hems
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Work Department
Energy and offshore group.
Position
Partner handling all forms of dispute resolution, including both litigation and arbitration, in respect of claims arising out of energy construction and installation projects. These matters typically involve pursuing/defending technically complex and high-value claims on behalf of contractors involved in, for example, the construction of offshore services. Simon represents clients with operations all over the world and has particular experience in the US, Latin America, Italian and West African markets.
Career
Trainee solicitor (Ince) 1999-2001; qualified 2001; assistant solicitor (Ince) 2001-08; senior associate (Ince) 2008-09; partner 2009.
Member
Law Society, Arbitration Club – Oil and Gas Branch.
Education
Weaverham High School, Cheshire (1988-93); Sir John Deane’s 6th Form College, Cheshire (1993-95); University of Sheffield (1995-99); University of Utrecht, Netherlands (1997); BA (Law) (Hons) (1998); LPC (1999).
Leisure
Belsize Park RFC, theatre, live music and travel.
Practice Areas
Construction - contentious; Energy and natural resources; International commercial arbitration
