Simon Tan Email & Phone Number

Simon accepts briefs in a broad range of matters with a focus on Criminal Law and Commercial Litigation.Simon completed his law degree in England and was called to the bar of England and Wales in 2006. Simon relocated to Melbourne and was admitted to the Victorian jurisdiction in 2010 thereafter gaining experience as a solicitor. He signed the Bar Roll in September 2016.During his legal career Simon has worked for several well recognised law firms; Herbert Smith Freehills… Show more Simon accepts briefs in a broad range of matters with a focus on Criminal Law and Commercial Litigation.Simon completed his law degree in England and was called to the bar of England and Wales in 2006. Simon relocated to Melbourne and was admitted to the Victorian jurisdiction in 2010 thereafter gaining experience as a solicitor. He signed the Bar Roll in September 2016.During his legal career Simon has worked for several well recognised law firms; Herbert Smith Freehills (Australasian Law Awards 2016 – International Firm of the Year), Robinson Gill Lawyers (2016 LIV Awards Finalist & 2016 Australian Law Awards Finalist) and Weightmans (Top 45 Law Firm in the United Kingdom).Simon practices in Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Criminal, Commercial and Employment Law and has experience in the Federal, Supreme, County and Magistrates courts as well as the VCAT.Simon is a member of and contributes to the committees of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in London.Simon read with two mentors: Tara Hartnett who specialises in Criminal and Family Law and Tim Sowden who specialises in Commercial Litigation and Crime. Show less

Assisting Senior Associates and Partners with case preparation of several high profile class actions and disputes, involving research, case summaries, discovery compliance, finalizing affidavits and briefs to counsel.

Being the primary liaison for clients conducting all facets of matters from start to finish in the commercial and dispute resolution departments in the following areas;- Building Disputes.- Equitable interests.- Australian Consumer Law.- Co-owner disputes.- Retail Leases.- Landlord and Tenant.- Intellectual Property.- PPSR matters.- Bankruptcy and Insolvency.- Neighborhood disputes.- Acting for property developers in a multi-million transaction… Show more Being the primary liaison for clients conducting all facets of matters from start to finish in the commercial and dispute resolution departments in the following areas;- Building Disputes.- Equitable interests.- Australian Consumer Law.- Co-owner disputes.- Retail Leases.- Landlord and Tenant.- Intellectual Property.- PPSR matters.- Bankruptcy and Insolvency.- Neighborhood disputes.- Acting for property developers in a multi-million transaction jeopardised by unfounded caveats. Show less

Conducting matters in a general practice firm: Working predominantly in Commercial Litigation but also in the Commercial and Corporate Practice;- Commercial and residential lease disputes. - Acting against Wesfarmers in personal injury matters.- Conducting purchases and sales of businesses.- Acting on behalf of the Entrepreneur behind Scoopon, Daily Deals, Cellsafe and Panasales in relation to employment contracts, exclusive distribution agreements, defamation issues and… Show more Conducting matters in a general practice firm: Working predominantly in Commercial Litigation but also in the Commercial and Corporate Practice;- Commercial and residential lease disputes. - Acting against Wesfarmers in personal injury matters.- Conducting purchases and sales of businesses.- Acting on behalf of the Entrepreneur behind Scoopon, Daily Deals, Cellsafe and Panasales in relation to employment contracts, exclusive distribution agreements, defamation issues and contract disputes.- Equipment Hire Contracts for a nationally based circus.- Employment Law –Workplace harassment, discrimination, unfair dismissal and employment entitlement claims. Show less