Simon Garbett
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.