Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers is proud to share that Simone Rees has been named Dispute Resolution Partner of the Year at the 2025 LawyersWeekly Partner of the Year Awards.
This national award recognises exceptional leadership, technical excellence, and lasting impact within the legal profession—qualities that Simone brings to her work every day. As Co-Principal of Buchanan Rees alongside Luke Buchanan, Simone has helped build a firm known for its clarity, collaboration, and client focus.
Simone’s approach to dispute resolution is both strategic and personal. She combines deep technical knowledge with a genuine commitment to people—whether it’s achieving the best outcome for a client, mentoring a team member, or contributing to broader industry conversations. Her leadership has been central to shaping a supportive and high-performing culture at Buchanan Rees.
The team was thrilled to be there to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. It was a special moment that reflected not just Simone’s individual achievement, but the strength of the values that define our firm.
Congratulations, Simone, on this outstanding recognition. We’re incredibly proud to have you leading our team.