Simone Rees

Simone Rees is a prominent legal professional specializing in complex commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation. As Co-Founder and Principal of Buchanan Rees, she excels in assisting corporate and high-net-worth clients to navigate intricate legal challenges and achieve their strategic objectives. Prior to founding Buchanan Rees, Simone gained substantial experience in the commercial litigation team at a national top-tier law firm, advising blue-chip corporate and government clients. Her dedication to delivering high standards of legal service has earned her repeated recognition in The Best Lawyers in Australia for Litigation from 2021 to 2025. Simone's expertise spans diverse areas such as commercial property, trustee and fiduciary duties, and insolvency, where her keen analytical skills and precision are highly valued. Her strategic acumen and relentless pursuit of client goals have made her a respected figure in the legal community. In 2023, she was acknowledged as a finalist in the Executive of the Year category at the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards, and she serves as the Dispute Resolution Law Representative for Australia at GLE, demonstrating her commitment to advancing legal practices on both national and international levels. In partnership with Luke Buchanan, Simone has developed a boutique firm focused on technical excellence and outstanding client service in commercial litigation.