Co-Founder and Principal, Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers, Sydney
Before founding Buchanan Rees, Simone accumulated valuable experience in the commercial litigation team of a national top-tier law firm, advising blue-chip corporate and government clients. Her consistent recognition in "The Best Lawyers in Australia" for Litigation (2021-2025) underscores her commitment to delivering a high standard of legal service. In 2023, Simone's exceptional contributions to the legal profession earned her a nomination and recognition as a finalist for the Executive of the Year Category at the Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards. Beyond national recognition, she's made her mark as GLE's Dispute Resolution Law Representative in Australia, showcasing her dedication to advancing legal practices on an international scale. Together with Luke Buchanan, Simone founded Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers in order to provide a boutique commercial litigation offering, with a focus on technical excellence and outstanding client service. Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers has been recognised as a Tier 1 Litigation Firm in Metropolitan Sydney in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia, placing it among the top 2% of law firms nationwide.
Before founding Buchanan Rees, Simone accumulated valuable experience in the commercial litigation team of a national top-tier law firm, advising blue-chip corporate and government clients. Her consistent recognition in "The Best Lawyers in Australia" for Litigation (2021-2025) underscores her commitment to delivering a high standard of legal service. In 2023, Simone's exceptional contributions to the legal profession earned her a nomination and recognition as a finalist for the Executive of the Year Category at the Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards. Beyond national recognition, she's made her mark as GLE's Dispute Resolution Law Representative in Australia, showcasing her dedication to advancing legal practices on an international scale. Together with Luke Buchanan, Simone founded Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers in order to provide a boutique commercial litigation offering, with a focus on technical excellence and outstanding client service. Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers has been recognised as a Tier 1 Litigation Firm in Metropolitan Sydney in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™ - Australia, placing it among the top 2% of law firms nationwide.