Professional Qualifications

  • Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Prior Experience

  • 2007 to date, Partner, DLA Piper
  • 2002 to 2006, Associate, DLA Piper
  • 1998 to 2002, Assistant Solicitor, DLA Piper
  • 1997 to 1998, Assistant Solicitor, Yorkshire based law firm
  • 1995 to 1997, Trainee Solicitor, Yorkshire based law firm

Recognitions

  • “Simon Kenyon is key name for technology disputes. Simon Kenyon is always very responsive, answering questions quickly and navigating difficult situations.” Legal 500 2019.
  • "Simon Kenyon is known for his work in the area of IT litigation." One source notes: "He was a delight to work with, very able, and I would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for an IT litigation solicitor." Chambers 2017.
  • Simon is listed in Chambers UK 2014 as a Key Individual who "is complimented for his responsiveness and offering of commercial solutions to disputes".
  • Simon's team is described by Legal 500 (2014) as providing a ‘satisfying' and ‘commercially astute' service.
  • Simon is listed in Chambers UK 2013 as a Key Individual who "serves a strong base of governmental and blue-chip IT and telecoms clients in complex and large-scale disputes. He maintains a considerable reputation with regard to this".

Education

  • Brasenose College, Oxford, BA (Hons) Oxon Jurisprudence, 1994
  • Legal Practice Course Distinction from the College of Law (Chester), 1995

Memberships

  • Member of the Society for Computers and Law