Simon is a very experienced Personal Injury lawyer and handles compensation claims arising out of accidents at work, road traffic accidents, accidents in public places, defective or dangerous products, stress at work and air, rail and sea related accidents.
Simon began his legal career at Sills & Betteridge LLP in 2009 and qualified as a solicitor in 2011. He is now a Partner in the firm’s Personal Injury Department, specialising in high-value, serious, and complex personal injury claims.
Simon has specialised exclusively in personal injury law throughout his career. He acts for clients who have sustained injuries in a wide range of circumstances, including road traffic accidents, accidents at work and accidents in public places.
He has particular expertise in representing clients with life-changing injuries, including acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, complex orthopaedic injuries, severe burns, and psychiatric injuries. Simon also advises and represents families in fatal accident claims.
Simon has secured substantial damages for his clients, including a number of cases achieving seven figure settlements.
Simon is assisted by Laura Herrod, Solicitor in the Personal Injury Department.
In addition to his personal injury practice, Simon is the firm’s Training Partner, overseeing the various training routes and development programmes offered by the firm. Simon is also a member of the firm’s Management Board.
Legal 500 Testimonials
'Simon Breeden is very hard working and has great judgment. He is very passionate about his clients and tenacious in dealing with opponents and ensuring successful outcomes.’
‘Simon Breedon was excellent, he was with me all the way through my case, and he explained things I didn't understand. He always kept me up to date with what was happening. He was with me from the beginning of my case, and right up to the end of it.''
'I can’t recommend Simon at Sills & Betteridge enough. I’ve just received a settlement for an injury I suffered at work and I couldn’t be happier with the end result. Throughout the claim, Simon maintained regular contact and support.'
‘Two individuals stand out: Simon Breeden and Kim Overton. Both provide exceptional client focused legal advice. Both are prepared to go above and beyond for their clients. It may seem trite to say, but both really do make every effort to ensure that the very best result is achieved and leave no stone unturned in terms of investigations into evidence. The personal approach and ethos of the firm in this regard really does shine through.’
‘Simon Breeden is outstanding. He is everything you want in a solicitor - friendly, efficient, effective, professional and knowledgeable. I would have no qualms in recommending Simon to anyone.'
