Mr Simon Bean > Wollens > Torquay, England > Lawyer Profile

Wollens
At Harbourside
67 The Terrace
TORQUAY
TQ1 1DP
England

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Head of the Dispute Resolution Department

Career

Simon qualified in 2003 and specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.

Simon advises and represents individuals and business clients from all sectors from manufacturing to farming, and from owner – manager businesses to multi-national businesses, on the full spectrum of commercial disputes. He has gained a wide experience in helping clients resolve disputes in many areas including:

  • Partnership disputes;
  • Shareholder disputes;
  • Disputes in relation to corporate governance including advising on directors’ duties;
  • Breach of warranty claims;
  • Contractual disputes;
  • Negligence claims including negligence claims against professionals;
  • Building disputes;
  • Intellectual property disputes; and
  • Constructive trust and proprietary estoppel claims.

In additional to his litigation work he provides advice to businesses and individuals on all types of employment-related matters including in relation to contracts of employment, policies and procedures, unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, and business sales.

A good proportion of Simon’s work takes place before court (or tribunal proceedings) have been issued, where there is the opportunity for resolution to be achieved without the need for issued legal proceedings. He’s an advocate of and experienced in negotiation as well as other alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as mediation.

Leisure

Outside of work Simon enjoys a variety of outdoor activities with his family and he’s a keen cyclist.

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Private client > Contentious trusts and probate

Wollens handles inheritance and wills disputes for a roster of domestic and international high-net-worth individuals, executors, and beneficiaries, with a strong focus on farming estates. Craig Smith, who has extensive experience in contentious probate and Court of Protection matters, jointly heads up the team with commercial litigator Simon Bean.

South West > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Dorset, Devon and Cornwall

The team at Wollens showcases a ‘wealth of knowledge’ in shareholder and partnership disputes, property litigation, contentious probate mandates and contractual disputes, in addition to breach of restrictive covenant and confidence claims. Simon Bean leads the practice and handles a range of commercial disputes, from shareholder litigation and negligence proceedings to contractual claims and insolvency cases, among others. Craig Smith spearheads the firm’s inheritance and wills disputes department.