Derek Simmonds

Background

About Derek Simmonds

I am an Accredited Mediator and Dispute Resolution Lawyer working for Private and Commercial clients. I am always keen to develop new contacts, share ideas and initiatives and look for new opportunities. Want to know more. 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 Specialising in the following areas: All kinds of property disputes (ownership boundaries, rights of way, tenancy). Commercial disputes (defended debt) contract, partnership shareholder disputes. Building disputes (acting for both builders and property owners). Trusts and estates, inheritance tax claims and other claims against estates Professional Negligence Mediation Strong supporter of mediation. Considerable experience in representing clients in mediations and being appointed the mediator. There is nothing more satisfying than concluding mediation with a deal done which everybody can live with! One success I particularly enjoyed was settling a property dispute at mediation within 48 hours of being instructed that had daunted the clients lives for 20 years at vast expense. Also provide training on Mediation Efforts are made to keep fit in the gym and running. Tennis (though much more practice is needed). Skiing - just love it. I set myself yearly goals to do something for myself - recently these have competing in a County dancing competition, doing my Day Skipper Course, improving my cooking skills and getting to grips with my newly acquired narrow boat.