Simone Rees has a proven track record in guiding corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals through complex commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution (including arbitration and mediation). With a focus on delivering exceptional results, Simone assists her clients in overcoming challenges or obstacles to achieve their business goals.
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 – 2026) underscores her commitment to delivering a high standard of legal service.
Simone brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, particularly in areas like trustee and fiduciary duties, and insolvency. She also practices in administrative law having conducted numerous proceedings with an administrative law focus. Her keen analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail allow to her navigate high-stakes disputes with confidence. Simone’s clients describe her as highly strategic, forceful and extremely thorough in the pursuit of their goals.
Simone’s exceptional contributions to the legal profession continue to be recognised at the highest levels. Simone was named Partner of the Year – SME Law at the 2025 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards, a national honour acknowledging partners who deliver outstanding commercial outcomes while cultivating supportive, high-performing practice cultures. Simone was also awarded Dispute Resolution Partner of the Year at the 2025 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards, a prestigious accolade celebrating Australia’s top-performing partners. Her previous accolades include being named a finalist in the Partner of the Year – SME Law category in 2024 and a finalist for Executive of the Year at the 2023 Women in Law Awards. Beyond national recognition, she has also made her mark internationally as GLE’s Dispute Resolution Law Representative in Australia, reflecting her ongoing dedication to advancing legal practice on a global 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.
See Simone’s profile on the website of Global Referral Group: https://globallawexperts.com/lawyer/simone-rees
