Simon Garbett#1649

Simon Garbett

Partner, Mills & Reeve
Simon is a partner in Mills & Reeve's Birmingham office and is head of the Commercial Disputes team. Simon is also head of the firm’s Automotive Group, which is part of Mills & Reeve’s Technology Sector focus.

Simon's practice is global in scope and includes both public and private sector clients. Simon's main area of expertise involves complex commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution (including mediation). Simon has a wealth of experience in representing UK and global manufacturers, advanced engineering and retail clients.

Areas of key focus are cross-border disputes, manufacturing and engineering claims, supplier, supply chain and product liability issues (particularly in the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, food and drink, technology and retail sectors), as well as a broad range of financial services litigation, including for banks, brokers, insurers and pensions clients.

Simon has represented commercial and government clients in a significant number of successful mediations and is a strong advocate of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He is also a qualified Solicitor Advocate, with rights of audience in the Higher Courts of England and Wales.

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Supply chain sustainability
Supply chain sustainability
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers supply chain sustainability and sustainable procurement. It discusses how UN Global Compact leads the effort to improve organisations' supply chain sustainability performance. It provides guidance on establishing a supplier code of conduct and developing a supply chain sustainability programme addressing human rights, labour, environmental issues, corruption, deforestation, litigation and risk management concerns.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 1998

Experience

  • Squire Patton Boggs (August 2009 - April 2023)
  • Pinsent Masons (September 1996 - August 2009)

Qualifications

  • Geography BA (1993)
  • CPE (1995)
  • LPC (1996)

Education

  • University of Birmingham (1990)

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