- Notable practitioner for 'Real estate: £10-£50 million (London)'
"Simon Dawes is a really good lawyer with a broad depth of experience".
"Simon is very good to deal with, practical and a good advocate for his clients".
Chambers UK 2023
Simon qualified in 2005, and has worked on of a broad range of Real Estate and development transactions. Simon spent several years in a magic circle firm before joining Kennedys 2017.
Simon acts for a wide range of clients, both in the public and private sectors, on development, regeneration, investment, lettings and disposal work. He acts for joint venture companies in relation to the delivery of infrastructure and mixed-use developments, and also for investment organisations (including those from other European jurisdictions) in relation to acquisitions, disposals and management of their investment portfolios. He has extensive experience of working with NHS trusts, healthcare bodies, public sector and higher education institutions on rationalising their estate, developing new facilities, and acquiring new sites for redevelopment and regeneration.