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Simons Muirhead Burton (SMB)

London-based full-service law firm

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Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1971
Company type: Partnership
Number of employees: 170–200
Industry: Business Support Services

Last updated October 1

Latest news about Simons Muirhead Burton (SMB)

In short: SMB achieved top rankings, expanded partnerships, closed major media deals, and advanced Post Office scandal justice.

Company announcements

October 1 SMB

SMB announces extended employment tribunal claim time limits

Limits increase to six months for events on or after 1 October 2026. SMB Employment team provides further assistance.

September 29 SMB

SMB attorneys win appeal in first Child Focused Courts case

The firm represented a mother against domestic abuse allegations, securing partial relief on s.91 orders and providing key Court of Appeal guidance for the new scheme.

July 29 SMB

SMB lawyers appointed life peers in House of Lords

They co-founded The Death Penalty Project and have dedicated over three decades to human rights, criminal justice reform, and access to justice.

July 17 SMB

SMB congratulates Saul Lehrfreund and Parvais Jabbar on Lords appointments

The life peers were recognized for decades of work at The Death Penalty Project, advancing justice and human rights globally.

Media coverage

January 7, 2021 The Law Society Gazette

Lawyer in the news: Jeffrey Smele, Simons Muirhead Burton

Who? Jeffrey Smele, partner, Simons Muirhead Burton. Why is he in the news? The firm represented the Sun newspaper and journalist Dan Wootton in a...

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