Simon Collingham

Simon Collingham

Barrister, Road Traffic & Motoring Law

Simon Collingham is a Road Traffic Barrister. He was called to the Bar in 2011 and is a Member of Inner Temple. Simon was a mature entrant to the Bar, having completed over 30 years’ operational experience as a Police Officer in various disciplines, predominantly in Roads Policing and further complemented by working as a Litigation Executive for DAC Beachcroft solicitors, defending motor prosecutions associated with serious road traffic collisions. He brings vast experience and expertise in investigations, forensics, disclosure and PACE within criminal law.

Simon is a highly regarded road traffic specialist. He has considerable knowledge of Road Traffic Law complemented by a unique practicable experience in this area. He can offer an invaluable insight into the investigative and technical processes and has been frequently approached by other counsel to give advice in this field. He is a particular specialist in cases involving Drink and Drug Driving, Speeding and Failing to Provide Driver Details (s.172) offences.

Simon has built a reputation for his well prepared, realistic and persuasive advocacy in this challenging area. His personable and very approachable manner means he is a popular barrister with both the clients he represents and the firms that instruct him. With a depth of life experience, Simon is able to provide exceptional client care in pressured situations.

He is dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions he can take on your behalf when you need to defend a traffic offence. Simon will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them. He will consider the evidence in your case and where appropriate, with the excellent assistance of his contacts with Medical Practitioners and other experts, he will advise you on whether or not there are any defences available to you or whether tactically you need to mitigate your position.

Simon realises, that for those who rely on their driving licence for their work, keeping their licence is the number one priority. He can offer representation to both individuals and corporations. He is regularly instructed to represent professional drivers including those from the road haulage sector, taxi drivers, police and emergency services, chauffeurs and PCV drivers.

Simon is accredited under the Bar Standards Board Public Access Scheme for direct public access instructions and to conduct litigation.

Accreditations

LLB Law

BVC (BPP)

Simon is accredited under the Bar Standards Board Public Access Scheme for direct public access instructions and to conduct litigation.

Memberships Include:
. Member of Inner Temple
. Criminal Bar Association