Simon Davies

Partner Guernsey
Simon Davies
Simon's preparation and attention to detail means he stands out among the rest. Chambers UK, 2023

Overview

Simon Davies specialises in contentious trusts, commercial litigation, insolvency, administration, receivership, fraud and asset trading, shareholder disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, professional negligence, mediation and all types of insurance and reinsurance related disputes.

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  • Background & experience

    Simon Davies specialises in contentious trusts, commercial litigation, insolvency, administration, receivership, fraud and asset trading, shareholder disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, professional negligence, mediation and all types of insurance and reinsurance related disputes.
     
    He was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 1993 and is an Advocate of the Royal Court of Guernsey. Prior to joining Ogier, Simon worked at another leading Channel Islands firm and for 10 years at Ashurst in London, during which time he was seconded for 14 months to Hashidate Law Office, Tokyo, Japan.
     
    Simon is a member of the Royal Court Civil Procedure Rules Review Committee. Simon featured in the 2020 edition of The Legal 500 and Chambers UK for Dispute Resolution in Guernsey. He was also listed as Private Client Global Elite in the Legal Week Private Client Global Elite Directory, 2019.

    Admitted in:
    2004 - Guernsey
    1993 - England & Wales (not practising)

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  • Recognition

    Simon's preparation and attention to detail means he stands out among the rest. Chambers UK, 2023
    Simon has a rare talent for conveying points in a way that parties can easily find common ground around areas of dispute Chambers UK, 2023
    Simon is very client-focused and is able to understand complex situations instantly Chambers UK, 2023
    He is respected by bench and bar alike, having been selected to serve as the battonier or head of the Guernsey bar. As importantly, Simon is easy to deal with and incredibly responsive, which is very important when dealing with an off-shore jurisdiction Legal 500 UK, 2023
    Clearly one of, if not the leading advocate on the island. Simon has an encyclopaedic memory of Guernsey precedents. He is detail oriented, exquisitely prepared for every argument and submission, and has a good rapport with the Guernsey courts. Legal 500 UK, 2023
    Hall of Fame Legal 500 UK, 2023
    An enormously respected figure in the Guernsey Bar; he's exceptionally knowledgeable of the law and a trusted authority on it. Chambers UK, 2022
    Team of the Year – Litigation Citywealth IFC Awards 2022
    A very good, knowledgeable technician, commercial and very client attentive. Legal 500 UK, 2022
    Hall of Fame Legal 500 UK, 2022
    A very good advocate and very good on appellate work. Chambers UK, Dispute Resolution, 2021
    Private Client Global Elite Legal Week Private Client Global Elite Directory, 2021
    Extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in matters of Guernsey and English law. Legal 500 UK, 2021
    Hall of Fame Legal 500 UK, 2021
    He brings a wealth of experience in dispute resolution both domestically and internationally. That experience gives him credibility in the courtroom and he is clearly trusted by the judges in Guernsey. He is extremely well-prepared for hearings and is polished and articulate in his presentations and cross-examinations. Legal 500 UK, 2021
    First-class advocate and clearly one of the, if not the, leading advocates on the island. Legal 500 UK, 2020
    Remains one of the island’s most sought-after advocates for complex commercial disputes. Legal 500 UK, 2020
    Extremely pleasant to deal with, highly experienced and knowledgeable. Chambers UK, 2020
    Very impressive. Legal 500 UK, 2020
    Hall of fame Legal 500 UK, 2020
    Private Client Global Elite Legal Week Private Client Global Elite Directory, 2019
    Simon is one of the leading advocates on Guernsey. He is routinely retained for the most significant commercial and trust matters on the island – for good reason. No one has a better understanding of Guernsey law and procedure and no one communicates that knowledge more effectively in court. Citywealth Leaders List 2019
    Simon is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive and attentive to his clients. We entrusted him with our clients most significant litigation and he did not disappoint. Citywealth Leaders List, 2019
    Simon is extremely approachable and client-friendly. He has great depth and breadth of knowledge of Guernsey law and advises practically and clearly. He masters his brief and presents it persuasively in the courtroom Citywealth Leaders List 2019
    Well regarded for his skills in written advocacy and noted for his expertise in appellate work Chambers Global, 2019
    He is a first-class advocate, and very personable and easy to work with. Chambers UK, 2018
    Hall of Fame Legal 500, 2018
    Very bright, talented and knowledgeable about all aspects of Guernsey law. Chambers UK, 2018
    In high demand for the most difficult cases. Legal 500 UK, 2017
    Leading individual Legal 500 UK, 2017
    Simon is plainly one of the leading offshore dispute resolution experts and one of the top commercial and corporate advocates in Guernsey. He combines a deep knowledge of Guernsey corporate, insolvency and trust law, with excellent judgement and superb client relations skills. Citywealth Leaders List 2017
    a tremendous lawyer.... very responsive Client feedback, 2017
    He knows Guernsey law and Guernsey procedure in extraordinary detail. His judgement is excellent….. he is thoughtful, and he listens... very client focused/ Client feedback, 2017
    at the very top of the field in Guernsey and that shows in how he conducts himself Client feedback, 2017
    Is perhaps the leading advocate on Guernsey. A highly experienced litigator, he is savvy with an in-depth but broad knowledge of the law - he is also a brilliant tactician Chambers UK, 2015
    Simon Davies is rate highly for his ‘understanding of Guernsey law, strategic advice and courtroom presentation’ Legal 500, 2015
    a brilliant advocate Client feedback, 2015
    Combines a first-rate legal brain with good judgement and a commercial approach Legal 500, 2014
    An extremely able litigator and advocate who combines first-rate client skills with an eye for detail and tactical aptitude Chambers UK, 2014
    First class Legal 500, 2013
    Is ego-free and delightful to work with Legal 500, 2012
    A highly diligent advocate who really looks after his clients. Chambers Global, 2011
    Commercially minded and pragmatic approach Chambers UK, 2011
    He gets results and has a charming manner when dealing with clients. Chambers in Europe, 2010
    Simon earns praise for having “an excellent knowledge of the underlying detail.” Chambers Global, 2010