Simon advises private individuals on all aspects of divorce, relationship breakdown and matrimonial protection, including nuptial agreements. Renowned for helping separating couples to resolve issues in a constructive manner, his approach is assertive but not aggressive. Simon is passionate about standing up for his clients, seeking the best possible outcome in a cost-efficient manner. He has particular expertise in financial cases involving complex asset structures and works closely with colleagues in other departments to advise trustees and business owners on the impact of divorce on a family business or trust structure. Simon also advises on child arrangements post-separation, both domestic and international and on surrogacy.
Research by Now Pensions and the Pension Policy Institute (PPI) has found that divorced women typically have around £400,000 less in pension savings than divorced men, holding just 29% of men’s pension wealth. Although pensions