About Simon
As head of the Family law team and lead partner in Oxfordshire, Simon is well-known in the Oxford business community.
The Legal 500 UK, an independent guide to the legal profession, recognises that Simon “has invaluable experience and knowledge of the legal system“. In a more recent edition, he has been described as “excellent” and “a consistent high performer, particularly in matrimonial finance“.
Chambers & Partners UK says ‘Simon Bassett is particularly active in matrimonial finance cases. One source reports: “I’ve been really impressed with his ability to think creatively around the financial cases, and to look for solutions that aren’t obvious.”‘ Chambers also recognise Simon as a “Leader in his field”.
Simon’s expertise includes:
Simon is a regular contributor to local and legal press and provides family law training for local charities and organisations, including RELATE and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. He regularly features on BBC Radio Oxford dealing with family law matters. He is an accredited adviser for Resolution, an organisation committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.
Simon qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and joined Royds Withy King as a partner in 2008 after the firm’s merger with the Oxfordshire firm Marshall & Galpin.
Memberships:
Resolution – accreditated specialists
Feedback:
“Simon, thank you for all your invaluable help and support. Your professionalism and knowledge made navigating unknown waters bearable.”
– Sara Butler, client
“Simon, the success of this trial began with your imaginative and efficient planning. You equipped the client’s case with credible witness evidence and a robust enquiry into the other party’s circumstances. The result was a formidable case to present at trial.”
– Hamish Dunlop, Barrister, Head of Family at 3PB Chambers.
“I have always been impressed with Simon’s ability to think creatively about the issues in a case.”
– Nick Goodwin QC
“Simon, thank you so much for all your work over the past 6 months. I’ve been extremely pleased with the way you’ve handled the whole divorce. I’ll certainly be using you again next time I get divorced!”
– Oliver Taylor, client
“I can’t thank Simon enough for his help, support and professionalism. It has been a real pleasure having Simon as my solicitor. He’s on the ball, very efficient and gets things done! I would highly recommend Simon personally to anyone who needs an excellent solicitor.”
– Lisa Thomson, client
“I would just like to thank Simon for his help in making this whole matter stress free and for the reassurance he gave me. I will be highly recommending him.”
– Paul Hancock, client
“Thank you very much for all your help throughout my divorce. When I married I never thought I would have to make such a painful decision but I’m extremely grateful for your carefully considered guidance and expertise. Your expert help has made this stressful period very much less traumatic than it might otherwise have been”
– Ms T, Client
“I been using Royds Withy King for close to 10 years for multiple services and have had my ongoing commitment and faith in them further rewarded in recent weeks, with the finalisation of an agreement in relation to my daughter.
My experience with the team and Simon Bassett in particular has been very positive, with Simon providing support, guidance and professionalism whilst also keeping a curb on emotional debate in what was a complex situation. Simon was able to secure my objective of minimising the disruption to my daughter, ensuring continuity of contact, education and housing whilst still protecting my financial interests – all with the added complexity of a partner who is not a UK citizen added to the fact that I live overseas.
Communications throughout the process were concise and in timely fashion, intended to avoid confrontation between the parties and keep the process as focused as possible. Counter communications were well handled and dispatched with professionalism, again avoiding any emotional debate and keeping the process on track.
Finally, the continuity in dealing with the same individual over these years has been a major reassurance and I must take this opportunity, once more, to thank Simon for the top quality work over the last 10 years”.
– Mr V, Client
“Simon’s pragmatic, problem-solving approach is rooted in a rare combination of sound legal judgement, shrewd commercial acumen, astute strategic planning and client-focused manner.”
– Damian Garrido, QC
Simon Bassett
