Simon prides himself on his clear, practical, and well thought out legal advice
Simon French is a Principal, and head if our Dispute Resolution Department.
Simon, an adept commercial litigator, frequently represents clients in complex legal matters. With an objective to offer practical and informed advice, Simon also brings a creative and business-oriented perspective to the resolution of client disputes.
With a primary focus on commercial disputes, Simon practices in the following areas:
- Commercial and contract disputes, including Corporations Law and partnership disputes
- Australian Consumer Law including misleading and deceptive conduct matters and unconscionable conduct claims
- Professional negligence and torts
- Insolvency
- Regulatory - particularly ACCC investigations
- Public law
- Trusts disputes
- Building and Construction
- Restraints of trade
- Planning
As well as his extensive legal background, Simon has also worked at an executive level, outside legal practice. This gives him a unique and useful perspective, which is advantageous to his clients.