Simon Livesey

Profile

Simon Livesey specialises in Personal Injury law, whilst also accepting Direct Access instructions.

Simon’s experience evolved from a broad civil practice in the High Court Queen’s Bench Division and County Court, to one with a greater emphasis on personal injury practice, acting for both Claimants and Insurers.  He now acts predominately for Claimants.

Simon lectured law students (Bar and Institute of Legal Executives) for several years in a range of subjects, including Civil Litigation.

Experience

Personal Injury:

Simon has vast experience within Personal Injury law (both in Road Traffic Accidents and Employers Liability/Personal Liability) including personal injury claims involving high value head and psychiatric injuries, chronic and unexplained pain disorders, fatal accident claims, children’s claims and settlements, and procedural issues relating to such litigation, including the assessment of expert evidence. Whilst many claims now settle without trial or without examination of expert witnesses Simon has substantial experience of cross-examining medical experts in disputed cases. In addition he has experience of advising and appearing in other areas associated with injuries including Coroner’s Inquests, Clinical Negligence claims, Professional Negligence claims, and Criminal Injuries Compensation claims and Appeals.

Direct Access

Simon Livesey is a strong supporter of the Public Access scheme, which entitles businesses and individuals to seek expert advice and representation without needing a solicitor, and to help them conduct their own litigation or other proceedings where appropriate. His experience enables him to offer advice and assistance in a full range of civil litigation as well as before Tribunals, for example dealing with Criminal Injuries or Special Educational Needs where the involvement of solicitors can be very costly.

Memberships

Member, Inner Temple
Member, Personal Injuries Bar Association

Qualifications

BSc in Combined Studies

Diploma in Law