Simon Walton is a senior commercial litigator and Partner at Davis Woolfe Limited, with a wealth of experience built over more than two decades at the sharp end of high value and complex disputes. Simon’s career includes 20 years at Rosenblatt, where he rose to become Deputy Head of Disputes, conducting multi-million-pound litigation for corporates, investors, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals, both domestically and across multiple jurisdictions. Simon subsequently broadened his commercial perspective by stepping into the industry as Head of Legal for a family office, advising on risk, strategy, contentious matters and asset protection from the client side. Now back in private practice, Simon brings together deep technical disputes expertise, strong commercial judgment and a highly developed network of professional relationships. He is known for being calm under pressure, strategic in approach and relentlessly focused on outcomes.
Simon’s practice is firmly rooted in general commercial litigation, with particular expertise in:
- Shareholder and company disputes
- Conspiracy and fraud claims
- Insolvency‑related litigation, including claims against directors and banks
He is frequently instructed on matters where the stakes are high, relationships are strained and the issues are both legally and factually complex. Clients value his ability to cut through the noise, take ownership of difficult disputes and pursue their objectives with clarity and conviction.