"Simon is an established name in the London legal market for banking and finance work and is a very safe pair of hands. He is knowledgeable, experienced and careful in what he does." - Chambers UK 2025
"Simon Hart - a brilliant banking litigator. Utterly calm in the most difficult situations and able to lead a client through very heavy litigation to a successful outcome." - The Legal 500 UK 2025
"Simon Hart is a top class banking litigator. He is managing some of the biggest claims in England against banks. An absolute cool head no matter the temperature of the case. Massive levels of stamina which are needed for big trials. A very effective team leader." - Legal 500 UK 2024
"He is extremely efficient, smart and a wonderful person. He is approachable and responsive to all members of the client team." - Chambers UK 2023
Ranked – Chambers UK 2022
"Simon Hart, partner – a first-class customer service experience. We particularly value Simon’s ability to look forward and prepare for events before they occur." - The Legal 500 UK 2022
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2022
Head of department Simon Hart is highly experienced in handling a broad range of banking disputes. He is particularly expert at advising on multi-jurisdictional cases relating to mis-selling, fraud and insolvency. - Chambers UK 2021
"A good tactician who is clever, measured and has a very considered approach." - Chambers UK 2021
Leading individual - The Legal 500 UK 2021
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2021
Leading individual - The Legal 500 UK 2020
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2020
He's extremely sensible and very measured in his approach. He's a good litigator, very strategic and appreciates the wider picture. - Chambers UK 2019
"Simon is calm, confident and assured. He's an adept lawyer and a team player." - Chambers UK 2018
"Really knows his subject." - The Legal 500 UK 2018
Simon Hart "slots in seamlessly to in-house teams when presenting advice to senior executives." - The Legal 500 UK 2017
The "outstanding" Simon Hart impresses clients with his "analytical ability, willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty and his grandmaster's command of the litigation battlefield." His practice in banking litigation centres on actions against large investment banks, often involving issues relating to derivatives, CDOs and structured financial products. He is also highly experienced in handling multi-jurisdictional matters. - Chambers UK 2017
A "clever commercial litigator" who is "cool, calm and collected" during negotiations. - Chambers UK 2017
"Zealously pursues clients’ objectives." - The Legal 500 UK 2016
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2016
Simon Hart is an "innovative litigator whose legal skill is impressive, having turned around several cases previously seen as unwinnable," one source notes... Clients say that he is "personable, generous and focused on getting the right team in place for his clients to achieve the right results" - Chambers UK 2016
"Simon Hart has particular experience in banking disputes and is described as "extremely intellectual and pragmatic." Sources praise his attitude that "the client comes first"" - Chambers UK 2016
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2015
Simon Hart, Tim Brown and Rupert Boswall are also praised. - The Legal 500 UK 2015
Simon Hart receives acclaim for his expertise in work including fraud claims and shareholder disputes [...] "very diligent and thorough - I always feel that his advice has substance." - Chambers UK 2015
Clients appreciate his responsiveness and report him to be "down-to-earth, practical in his approach and multidisciplined." - Chambers UK 2015
"A key name [in Banking Litigation]." - The Legal 500 UK 2014
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2014
"Simon Hart has a wealth of experience in the banking arena and regularly advises on capital markets matters and regulatory investigations." - Chambers UK 2014
The "really impressive" Simon Hart has vast experience handling litigation related to banking, fraud and capital markets. He is also proficient in regulatory investigations. - Chambers UK 2014
