Simon is the Firm’s Managing Partner, having succeeded Michael Franklin (one of the co-founders of the Firm) following Michael’s retirement. Simon attended Coventry University, graduating with a degree in Law and then undertook his Law Society examinations at Chancery Lane in London. He joined the firm in 1988 and qualified as a solicitor in 1990.

Simon became a partner with Franklins in 1993 specialising at that time in all aspects of commercial and corporate law. This has placed him in a strong position to offer family law advice in disputes involving privately owned companies.

Working closely with the Franklins Business Services team, Simon has developed the firm’s commercial and corporate offering in to one of the most highly regarded locally, acting for owner managed businesses through to large corporate organisations. In addition, Simon oversees our relationship with a number of banking institutions for whom the firm regularly acts.

As Managing Partner, Simon works closely alongside the Chief Financial Officer, Alison Gee, in developing the strategy for the continued development of the firm.