Derek Simmonds

Role - Commercial Litigator

I come from a solid background as a senior Equity Partner where  I  was head of litigation for a regional law firm together with business experience until my early retirement from the practice.

I am an Accredited Mediator and Dispute Resolution Lawyer working for  Dyne’s commercial clients. I enjoy working with clients and the skills I bring to the table include:

• Good people and communication skills.
• Understanding my clients goals
• Cost effectiveness and adding value
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Delivery of excellent client service
• Financial planning and management

I have been involved in a wide range of litigation including some high profile, high value cases .

Specific areas of specialisms are in the following areas:

• All kinds of property disputes (ownership, boundaries, rights of way, tenancy).
• Commercial disputes (defended debt) contract, partnership shareholder disputes.
• Construction /Building disputes (acting for both builders and property owners).
• Professional Negligence

Mediation

I am a strong supporter of mediation with considerable experience in representing clients in mediations and also being appointed the mediator. There is nothing more satisfying than concluding mediation with a deal done which everybody can live with!

Employment

I have experience in HR and employment law to add to the breadth of knowledge with the firm.