Simon is a dual-qualified lawyer, called to the Hong Kong Bar in 2007 and the California Bar in 2020.

He specialises in personal injuries law, and has advised on numerous cases involving a wide range of matters, including catastrophic injury, workplace accidents, medical negligence, public liability claims, traffic accidents, and industrial disease. His experience representing both claimants and defendants – among them over 30 local and international insurance companies – has provided him with insight across the spectrum of litigation.

In addition to his litigation practice, Simon has been actively engaged in mediation since obtaining accreditation in 2008. He has mediated over 200 disputes involving diverse subject matter.

Simon served as a Deputy District Judge in 2025 and 2026, and Deputy Presiding Officer of the Labour Tribunal in 2024 and 2025, reflecting his ongoing commitment to public service and the administration of justice.

“Simon is an exceptional lawyer and he is extremely thorough. His advice is always clear and practical, and he is definitely one of the leading senior juniors in this area.”

“Simon is an impressive senior junior who is very client friendly. He is capable of dissecting complex legal issues and presenting them to lay clients in a simple and straightforward manner.”

“Simon is very thorough and a very safe pair of hands. He is very responsive and always meet deadlines, he has a practical approach and always helps to find solutions before advising clients to go to trial, and his advocacy skills are excellent.”

“Simon is very meticulous and his advocacy is very good. His advice is practical and easy to follow whilst his preparation is unquestionable.”

“Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate arguments in a concise, professional and persuasive manner.”

“Simon is a great communicator, very meticulous, and provides sound practical advice. His arguments are well-structured and very persuasive. Sensible, commercial and very responsive.”

“An experienced counsel in employment law. He provides sound and practical advice, and his forensic and legal analysis is invaluable.”

“A fearless and forceful advocate who provides incredibly robust advice which gives confidence and certainty to those instructing him.”

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2021-2026

• Barrister-at-law (Hong Kong) (2007)
• Attorney-at-law (California, USA) (2020)
• Mediator, accredited in 2008
• Arbitrator, awarded Fellowship in 2015
• Solicitor (Hong Kong) (2004-2006)

• LLB, University of Hong Kong (2001)
• PCLL, University of Hong Kong (2002)

Deputy District Judge (05/2025, 11/2025, 01/2026, 03-04/2026)

Deputy Presiding Officer, Labour Tribunal (03-06/2024, 08-11/2025)

Part-Time Lecturer, PCLL, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong

Part-Time Lecturer, PCLL, School of Law, City University of Hong Kong

Atkin’s Court Forms Hong Kong, Issue 82, Title II, Compromise & Settlement

The Annotated Ordinances of Hong Kong: Labour Tribunal Ordinance, Protection of Wages on Insolvency Ordinance, Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance, Minimum Wage Ordinance

Please refer to CV (available via the link ‘download CV’).