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Simon Oakes
Position
Simon practises in commercial dispute resolution, with a particular focus on banking & financial services, and complex commercial fraud cases. He has a wealth of experience in some of the most significant banking and financial services cases of recent years, from major interest rate hedging litigation to regulatory investigations against individuals. Simon is instructed across a broad range of commercial litigation, and is very experienced at developing strategy and arguments as part of counsel teams, and also as a highly effective sole advocate. Please visit www.quadrantchambers.com for a detailed CV.
Career
Called 2010, Lincoln’s Inn (Lord Denning Scholar). Appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel. Simon has previously been seconded to the Financial Services Authority and the Pensions Regulator
Languages
French (Intermediate)
Memberships
COMBAR; Financial Services Lawyers Association; Association of Pension Lawyers; Advocates for International Development
Education
BA (Hons) Jurisprudence, Christ Church, Oxford University; Bar Vocational Course, BBP Law School, London
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5Simon Oakes –Quadrant Chambers ‘Confident, good with clients, works hard to find solutions, not afraid of a difficult case, and seeks to be creative with arguments – clear advice and drafting.’
London Bar > Fraud: civil
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Simon Oakes – Quadrant Chambers ‘Simon has a great eye for detail, doesn’t make bad points, and knows how to win.‘
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Simon Oakes –Quadrant Chambers ‘Detailed, bright and great with clients.’