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Simon Cheetham KC

Silk: 2018 | Call: 1991

"Simon has a good, relaxed style which goes down very well with clients and instructing solicitors alike. He never panics and always instils confidence in the way that he deals with the twists and turns of tribunal litigation. His advocacy is assured - you always want him on your side."

The Legal 500 2024

"Our first choice for complex tribunal cases. His ability to stay calm under pressure and to stay focused on the real issues makes him ideal for those types of cases."

Chambers & Partners 2024

 "A first-class advocate. Hugely bright with an astounding grip of detail, combined with brilliant client-handling skills and a warm, personable approach. Excellent in particular on complex, sensitive whistleblowing cases, and those with difficult or anxious witnesses and clients. Reads judges and panels really well, and has a high degree of emotional intelligence, so is able to respond accordingly."

The Legal 500 2023

"His ability to take complex cases and distil them into straightforward arguments is outstanding." "Simon is a great KC for complex discrimination and appeal cases."

Chambers & Partners 2023

Overview

Simon’s principal areas of practice are employment, discrimination and industrial relations, but he also practises in the areas of data protection, pension law and professional regulatory and discipline. His practice covers both private and public sectors, including education, financial services and healthcare.  He has been a fee-paid employment tribunal judge since 2002, is a CEDR trained mediator and undertakes investigations.

He appears regularly in the Court of Appeal, High Court, Employment Appeal Tribunal, employment tribunals and CAC. He has written and lectured extensively on employment and discrimination law and data protection and has been recognised as a leading practitioner in employment law by Chambers & PartnersThe Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal for many years.

Before coming to the Bar, he qualified and worked as a teacher.

Professional Recommendations

“Simon is charming, approachable, practical and very effective.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“He is a brilliantly safe pair of hands on detailed and complex matters. He takes a robust and client-friendly approach.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“Our first choice for complex tribunal cases. His ability to stay calm under pressure and to stay focused on the real issues makes him ideal for those types of cases.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

 “Simon has a good, relaxed style which goes down very well with clients and instructing solicitors alike. He never panics and always instils confidence in the way that he deals with the twists and turns of tribunal litigation. His advocacy is assured – you always want him on your side.”

The Legal 500 2024

“His ability to take complex cases and distil them into straightforward arguments is outstanding.”

Chambers & Partners 2023

“Simon is a great KC for complex discrimination and appeal cases.”

Chambers & Partners 2023

“A first-class advocate. Hugely bright with an astounding grip of detail, combined with brilliant client-handling skills and a warm, personable approach. Excellent in particular on complex, sensitive whistleblowing cases, and those with difficult or anxious witnesses and clients. Reads judges and panels really well, and has a high degree of emotional intelligence, so is able to respond accordingly.”

The Legal 500 2023

“Simon is a first-class advocate. Extremely bright and brings real skill to complex cases with a lot of detail. Particularly skilled at complex, sensitive whistleblowing cases, very responsive and works cases hard. Always impeccably prepared, Simon has phenomenal client care skills, combining an authoritative presence with an approachable and personable manner.”

The Legal 500 2022

“He is particularly strong on the detail and he is good for complicated whistle-blower claims. Nervous witnesses and anxious clients are put at ease by him.” “If I have ever have a sticky problem I pick up the phone to him and he is happy to talk.”

Chambers & Partners 2022

“He’s absolutely excellent; for anyone who has an employment issue and needs sound, sage advice, he’s your man.” “He’s hugely helpful and cuts to the heart of the issue.”

Chambers & Partners 2021

“Extremely good client service and he is prompt and responsive. He also has very high emotional intelligence and his pleasant manner disarms his opponents.”

The Legal 500 2021

“A brilliantly safe pair of hands on detailed, complex matters.  He has a robust and client-friendly approach.”

Chambers & Partners 2019

“His calm and measured approach impresses judges and opponents.”

Chambers & Partners 2019

“His judgment and knowledge of employment law are first-rate and he is an excellent speaker.”  “A pleasure to work with.  He’s insightful and knows his stuff.”

 Chambers & Partners 2016

Expertise

Employment & Discrimination

Pensions

Professional Regulatory & Discipline

Data Protection

Investigations

Mediation


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Olivia Moliterno

Team Leader
Olivia Moliterno Telephone Clerk020 7269 0477 Email Clerk

Manisha Agheda

Junior Team Leader Assistant
Manisha Agheda Telephone Clerk020 7269 0300 Email Clerk
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William Meade (Senior Clerk)

07970 649 755