Simon Bishop specialises in commercial litigation with a focus on disputes in the financial services sector.
Before training as a solicitor, Simon worked in derivatives and structured products for some of the world’s most prominent financial services institutions, including Morgan Stanley and State Street. The technical and industry knowledge gained during that time unquestionably benefits his clients. Having been in-house, he also appreciates the commercial pressures and competitive business climate.
Expertise
As a solicitor, Simon has advised on dozens of disputes relating to interest rate derivatives, bank support units, financial benchmark manipulation, banking fraud, and general commercial matters. Simon has represented clients in various Courts in England and Wales, including the Chancery and Queen’s Bench Divisions of the High Court, and the Court of Appeal. He is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation and arbitration (under various rules). During his training, he volunteered at various pro bono clinics and the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Clients
His clients include hedge fund managers, small and medium-sized enterprises, publicly listed companies, firms of solicitors, insolvency office holders and lobbying groups.
LLB (Hons) Law, University of Law
Legal Practice Course, University of Law
Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law
BA (Hons) Philosophy and English Literature, The University of Sussex
Solicitor, England & Wales, 2013
Member - Financial Services Lawyers Association
Contributor - All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fair Business Banking
Chambers UK
Senior associate Simon Bishop has a burgeoning litigation practice, with notable experience assisting with claims related to the mis-selling of financial products and benchmark manipulation. "He's very smart and has an exceptional eye for detail - he is completely on top of every aspect of a case." "He is both client- and business-orientated, has excellent communication skills and offers clear strategic vision." "A very able litigator." - Banking Litigation – Mainly Claimant, Chambers UK 2021
Legal 500 UK
‘Senior associate Simon Bishop is extremely bright and has an exceptional eye for detail. He remains calm under pressure and is a real team player. He has consistently impressed me with his legal analysis and is probably the best non-partner solicitor I have ever worked with.' - Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail, 2021
'Simon Bishop is a great thinker and strategist' and is 'unusually easy to deal with and always works hard.' - Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail, 2021
'Has fantastic knowledge of financial products and banking processes'. - Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail, 2021
Simon Bishop is recognised as a 'key member'. - Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail, 2020
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He's very smart and has an exceptional eye for detail - he is completely on top of every aspect of a case.
Simon Bishop is extremely bright and has an exceptional eye for detail. He remains calm under pressure and is a real team player.
He is both client- and business-orientated, has excellent communication skills and offers clear strategic vision.
He has consistently impressed me with his legal analysis and is probably the best non-partner solicitor I have ever worked with.
A very able litigator.
Simon Bishop is 'a great thinker and strategist' and is 'unusually easy to deal with and always works hard'.
Has fantastic knowledge of financial products and banking processes.
