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"Market observers describe him as thoroughly professional, very caring and extremely knowledgeable. One impressed client said: "His handling of my case was at least equal to the expertise and professionalism of City lawyers. He is a credit to the legal profession and, of course, to Blake Lapthorn." " (Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2012)
 
"Simon Burge at Blake Lapthorn has 'professionalism, patience and a sympathetic manner'." (Legal 500 2011
 
"Simon Burge of Blake Lapthorn is particularly highly regarded for collaborative law. He is also praised for his advocacy ability." (Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2011)
 

Simon joined the firm in 1985 and is an experienced family law practitioner specialising in high net value family cases.  He is a trained Collaborative lawyer, a member of the Law Society's Family Panel and a member of Resolution. 

Simon is also secretary of the Southern Coroners’ Society and Deputy Coroner for Hampshire (Central).