Simon Charles > Chambers of Frances Heaton KC and Richard Norton > Manchester, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of Frances Heaton KC and Richard Norton
St John's Buildings
24A-28 ST JOHN STREET
MANCHESTER
M3 4DJ
England

Work Department

Property and Private Client, Family - Finance, Tax, ADR and Mediation, Professional Negligence

Position

Simon’s practice is focused on financial issues arising out of family and private client matters. Simon has narrowed his practice from broad chancery/commercial work meaning that he has a wealth of experience in the company, commercial and fiscal issues which often lie at the heart of his cases.

Simon’s practice encompasses the following:

  • Family finance – (matrimonial, cohabitation disputes and schedule 1 of the Children Act)
  • All aspects of contested probate
  • Claims under the Inheritance Act
  • Drafting/Advice concerning pre-nuptial agreements, Deeds of Variation and other similar documents
  • Tax tribunal appeals
  • Professional negligence (especially in relation to the above matters).

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Simon Charles – St John’s Buildings

Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

Simon Charles – St John’s Buildings ‘Simon’s technical approach and breadth of knowledge is formidable. His background in commercial and Chancery work gives him an edge when dealing with family-related, civil-based claims and proceedings, and he is technically strong, incisive, and tenacious.’