Simon is a clerk for our Commercial & Chancery Practice Group and has specific responsibility for the commercial team. He started his clerking career in 2005 for a common law set of Chambers in Middle Temple. Simon has built up a reputation for being a very knowledgeable and approachable clerk, and always willing to go the extra mile.

Simon is consistently praised for his high standard client service in Chambers UK and The Legal 500:

  • “The clerking team is exceptional and second to none. Paul Bennett, Simon Lyons and Rob Bocock, in particular, are fantastic.” Chambers UK 2026
  • One of the reasons I use St John’s a lot is because of the clerks. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall and Rob Bocock are in charge, and they are easy to get hold of and efficient.” Chambers UK 2026
  • “The service provided by St John’s clerks is consistently exemplary. Specifically, Paul Bennett and Simon Lyons provide an excellent service and are on hand to assist with any queries that arise either at the outset or during the progression of a case.” The Legal 500, 2026
  • “The clerks at St Johns are great. Both Paul Nuttall and Simon Lyons are fantastic. Their response times are impeccable and no query is ever too much trouble. They deal with instructions quickly and are always friendly.” The Legal 500, 2026
  • “The clerks at St John’s are great. Paul Nuttall and Simon Lyons are fantastic and are always happy to help. Their response times are extraordinary and they always go the extra mile to ensure that any query is addressed to the fullest in a timely manner.” The Legal 500, 2026
  • “The clerks are great – Simon Lyons in particular. He is always cheerful and happy to help.” The Legal 500, 2026
  • “The clerks are exceptional and second to none. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall, and Rob Bocock are excellent, helpful, and incredible at what they.” The Legal 500, 2025
  • “The clerks at St John’s chambers are the best around. They are personable, always willing to help, and quick to turn around any queries. Simon Lyons, Paul Nuttall, and Rob Bocock are particularly excellent.” The Legal 500, 2025
  • “All the clerks are very good. In particular, Paul Nuttall is extremely good – he is very responsive and organises everything you need.” The Legal 500, 2025
  • “Simon Lyons, Paul Bennett and practice manager Rob Bocock are good clerks who are all very friendly.” Chambers UK 2025
  • “The clerks are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and commercial in their approach. Simon Lyons in particular stands out. He develops relationships with instructing solicitors and endeavours to understand matters in order to assist in the progression of the instruction.” The Legal 500, 2024
  • “Simon is very friendly and will always try to fit in any piece of work I send across.  He responds promptly.” “Simon is excellent to deal with and extremely helpful.” “Simon is an excellent clerk – responsive and friendly.” The Legal 500, 2023
  • “The clerks, particularly Paul Bennett, practice team leader, Simon Lyons, practice team leader, and Rob Bocock, practice manager, are exceptional. They are responsive, accommodating and will always go above and beyond to provide the best possible service.” Chambers UK, 2023

Outside of work he enjoys socialising with friends, exercising and supporting the greatest football team of all time, West Ham!