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Zack Simons
Position
The directories rate him as “exceptionally talented”, “an absolutely brilliant barrister” (Chambers and Partners), “in high demand” (Who’s Who Legal), “a joy to work with”, “fantastic”, a “brilliant advocate” (Legal 500), simply brilliant and a star advocate (Planning Magazine). Zack was nominated for Planning and Land Use Junior of the Year in the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022, and is a Tier 1 ranked “leading junior” in Legal 500.
Zack is also the creator of “planoraks”, where he publishes posts on UK planning law, litigation, appeals and plan examinations. You can subscribe for new #planoraks posts here.
Memberships
Appointed to the Attorney General’s B Panel of Junior Counsel
- Environmental Law Foundation
- Planning and Environmental Bar Association
- United Kingdom Environmental Law Association
Education
Qualifications
- 2006/7 MSc Regulation, London School of Economics: Distinction
- 2003-2006 MA, Cambridge University, Gonville and Caius College: First Class (3rd in University)
Scholarships
- 2008 Major Scholarship, Inner Temple
- 2006 Honorary Senior Scholarship, Gonville and Caius 2005
Personal
Awards
- 2008 Mooting Prize, College of Law
- Senior Exhibition, Gonville and Caius
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Planning
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Zack Simons –Landmark Chambers ‘Zack is commercially astute, a strong technical lawyer, and very user-friendly. His advocacy skills are first-class and he has excellent commercial judgement. He also knows how and when to apply common sense. Zack is operating at the level of a silk.’