Simon Cuthbert
Senior associate solicitor
Simon Cuthbert is a senior associate solicitor in the employment department.
Simon joined Leigh Day in 2017, to work in the employment department.
He has worked in employment law acting for claimants/employees since 2001, initially in a law centre, then with civil liberties firm Deighton Guedalla, with whom he qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and then at Russell Jones & Walker (now part of Slater & Gordon) from 2007 to 2017.
In addition to his role for Leigh Day, Simon sits as a fee-paid (part-time) Employment Judge in the South West Employment Tribunal region.
What our clients say
Simon helped with my exit from the company I'd been with for over a quarter of a century. I really appreciated his empathy with my situation, and the way in which he calmly dealt with my heightened emotion, counselling against rash moves and unrealistic demands.
Client of Simon
What people say
"I would not have survived this process without your constant support and guidance."
"Thanks for the extensive counsel over the last few weeks and even months, and for the all prompt and expert advice with this issue - it has been truly excellent. It is very much appreciated."
"What a great job Simon Cuthbert has done having concluded my employment dispute. I was very impressed with Simon's advice and service - he pointed out claims I would not have seen in a very sensitive way, and helped me to overcome my reluctance so as to give me the financial security I needed. I really appreciated the straightforward approach to fees and estimates also."
Legal expertise
He has significant experience in conducting litigation on behalf of both individual employees and Trade Unions and their members at all levels from the Employment Tribunal to the Supreme Court. His practice also includes advising employees and senior executives on reputation management issues and negotiating exit packages.
Simon advises on all areas of employment law, including discrimination, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and pensions.
Every task and decision we had to work at together further demonstrated your astuteness, efficiency and integrity. Your kindness and skill kept me going during a difficult time.
Client of Simon
What the directories say
Simon is really detailed and thoughtful, finding a nuanced view of the law. He is very good at dealing with vulnerable clients.
Chambers and partners 2024
Accreditations
