About
Chambers UK 2025
“Calm and confident, Simon has an excellent manner. He is very good at putting the clients at ease in what can be intensely stressful situations for them.”
Professional expertise
Internationally recognised as an expert in bribery, corruption, money laundering and the proceeds of crime.
Years of experience
Simon has been a KC for 23 years and sits as a part time judge in the UK and the Isle of Man
Highly recommended
“Simon is very responsive and thoughtful.” - Chambers UK 2025: Financial Crime
“Simon is particularly good where there is an international element involved” - Chambers Guide to UK Bar 2022
Simon Farrell KC
Simon has decades of experience in civil, criminal and international cases. He is authorised by the BSB to conduct litigation. He is one of the UK’s leading bribery, money laundering and proceeds of crime KC’s. He has appeared in defining cases in these areas in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Simon is an excellent advocate, inspirational team leader and skilled case strategist.
He has an international practice including recent work dealing with cases in Mauritius, Gibraltar, Jersey, the Isle of Man, Italy, Malawi, Dubai and Brunei. A significant proportion of his work concerns complex corporate and Trust structures around the world. Simon has been instructed in multiple jurisdictions to advise in cases concerning bribery, corruption, money laundering, commercial disputes, extradition and mutual assistance. He frequently advises banks and financial institutions. He is also an expert in dealing with civil and criminal tax cases before the FTT, UTT and the Crown Court.
Simon has been appointed to sit as a Recorder at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) and as a Deemster in the Isle of Man. He is the co-author of several legal text books concerning the proceeds of crime, fraud and money laundering published by the Oxford University Press and Butterworths.
Simon has been described in Chambers UK 2024 as being “a strong advocate and has a charismatic presence before the court” and has been praised in Chamber UK 2025 for being “Calm and confident” and having “an excellent manner”.
Contact
Simon Farrell KC is qualified to accept instructions directly from members of the public under the Bar Council’s Public Access Scheme and is authorised by the BSB to conduct litigation.
Clients can therefore instruct Simon from the outset, with him taking responsibility for the case from start to finish and assembling the legal team required. You can find out how to contact Simon here.
This can reduce costs while providing the benefits of continuity, strategic consistency and a single experienced KC overseeing the case throughout.
Fees
Simon Farrell KC may charge and hourly rate or a fixed fee for private work. Charging structures are dependent upon the case itself.
Timescales
Timescales for a case may vary depending on factors such as availability, the type and complexity of the case, and court waiting times.