Simon Blackburn

Simon Blackburn is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in property law, particularly focused on rural and agricultural matters. Currently serving as a Partner at Payne Hicks Beach since November 2018, Simon previously held the position of Senior Solicitor in the Private Client Property team at Macfarlanes from July 2014 to November 2018, where responsibilities included advising high net worth clients on diverse property issues. Prior to this, Simon was a Solicitor in the Agriculture and Estates teams at Birketts LLP and Mills & Reeve LLP, contributing to a deep understanding of agricultural law. Early career roles included International Assistance Coordinator at Intergroup Assistance Limited and Negotiator at John D Wood & Co. Simon Blackburn earned a BA (Hons) in French from the University of Leeds and attended Oundle School.