Simon Francis

Simon is a special counsel in the commercial litigation and disputes resolution team and has experience in insurance law, torts and commercial disputes.

Simon is a vigorous advocate for his clients, remaining cool under pressure and facing tough opposition. He has acted for some of Australia's largest insurers and corporations, with long standing clients who view him as a safe pair of hands who can provide tailored advice on relevant issues across a broad range of disputes.

Simon advises on commercial litigation, insurance litigation, partnership/shareholder disputes, property damage claims, risk management, health law, insolvency applications to set-aside statutory demands, preference claims, property disputes, misleading and deceptive conduct, defence of personal injury common law claims, TAC and medical negligence claims, debt enforcement, including acting in creditors petitions for bankruptcy, winding up applications, and debt recovery.

Simon has a Bachelor of Laws, and a Bachelor of Science from Deakin University. He was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2004.

Simon joined Colin Biggers & Paisley in 2021.