Jessica Simor

Jessica Simor KC is a leading specialist in public/regulatory law, EU law, and human rights law, practicing at Matrix Chambers. She is also a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Goldsmiths, University of London, where she contributes to legal education while maintaining her active practice.

Her educational background includes:

• MA (Oxon)
• CPE (City University)
• Dip EU Law (King's College London)

Jessica's research and practice focus spans public law, regulatory frameworks, EU law, human rights, environmental law (particularly climate change), privacy/data protection, and competition law. She has developed expertise in applying legal principles to complex regulatory challenges across multiple sectors, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of human rights and environmental protection. Her work often addresses pressing contemporary issues including Brexit implications, digital rights, and climate justice.

Throughout her publications, Jessica demonstrates consistent engagement with constitutional principles, judicial review mechanisms, and the evolving relationship between domestic and international legal frameworks. Her work shows particular attention to how legal systems can address climate change and protect vulnerable populations.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Tier 1 Leading Silk in Public and Administrative Law (Legal 500)
• Nominated for Legal 500 2024 Public Law Lawyer of the Year

Jessica serves in numerous professional capacities including as Chair of the Bar European Group, member of the Bar Council EU Law Committee, and as a qualified mediator. She was the UK nominee for Judge at the European Court of Human Rights in 2016 and has been involved in significant climate change litigation initiatives, including as a member of the Steering Committee of an international climate change litigation project.

She is actively involved in professional legal organizations and initiatives, including as a Fellow of the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law and as a signatory of the Oslo Principles on Climate Change. Her work bridges academic legal theory with high-profile practical application in courts and tribunals.