Simon is a Criminal specialist. He defends in serious sexual and violent offences and is experienced in questioning vulnerable witnesses.
He has defended in a number of large scale drug conspiracies and has experience of dealing with cases that have a substantial volume of material.
Simon is a Category 4 prosecutor. He is also on the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Panel.
R V TW [2020] Simon was led by David Elias QC in defending a man who had killed a pensioner with a crossbow.
R v BF [2019] Simon was led by David Elias QC in defending a man charged with Gross Negligence Manslaughter. A firearm was discharged in a vehicle killing a man in the rear of the vehicle. The defendant was acquitted of Gross Negligence Manslaughter. The defendant had been convicted of a firearms offence at an earlier trial.
R v NR [2019]. Simon appeared on behalf of a man charged with attempted murder following the repeated stabbing of a man. The defendant was acquitted of attempted murder but was convicted of wounding with intent.
R v SM [2019]; Simon was led by Patrick Harrington QC in the defence of a mother charged with Gross Negligence Manslaughter following the death of her daughter.
Operation Emboss [2018]; Simon appeared on behalf of a Defendant charged with importing cannabis from Holland. He was acquitted following a 5 week trial in Birmingham Crown Court.
R v LB [2018]; Simon appeared on behalf of a tattoo artist charged with sexually assaulting a customer. He was acquitted following trial.
R v PS [2018]; Simon appeared on behalf of a Defendant charged with the historic sexual abuse of his friend’s daughter. He was acquitted following trial.
R v B [2017]; Simon appeared on behalf of a Defendant charged with the historic rape and serious sexual abuse of two sisters. He was acquitted following trial.
R v GF [2017]; Simon appeared on behalf of a Defendant charged with the attempted rape of a blind woman in her home. He was acquitted following trial.
Munkley and Roberts [2015]; Simon was led by Andrew Thomas QC in the successful conviction of 2 men for murder involving the use of a knife and a crossbow.
Operation Measure [2015]; Simon appeared on behalf of one of the Defendants in a large scale drug conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in North Wales.
Operation Sift [2015]; Simon appeared on behalf of one of the Defendants in a large scale drug conspiracy to supply Class A drugs into Telford.
Operation Valgus [2013]; Simon was led by Patrick Harrington QC and Ben Douglas-Jones in prosecuting the largest mortgage fraud ever investigated in England and Wales.
Operation Justice [2012]; Simon appeared on behalf of one of the Defendants in a large scale drug conspiracy to supply Class A drugs into North Wales.
Operation Thunder [2011]; Simon appeared on behalf of one of the Defendants in a large scale drug conspiracy to supply Class A drugs into North Wales.
University of Wales, Swansea
Bar Vocational Course; Manchester Metropolitan University
Member of Gray’s Inn
Category 4 prosecutor
CPS Panel of Rape Advocates
Simon is ranked Tier 1 in the 2025 Legal 500 Rankings
‘Criminal litigators must be quick off the mark to instruct Simon given his great popularity as a defence and prosecution advocate. He is the go-to barrister for serious and heavy weight cases on the circuit. He has a calm, approachable manner with the clients, is methodical and thorough in his preparations, and forceful and persuasive before judge and juries. Among the premier counsel for North Wales and Cheshire.’
Simon was ranked Band 2 – Crime in Chambers and Partners UK (2024 and 2025).
He is a fighter and a tactician. He is easy to listen to, hard-working and always thoroughly prepared.”
“Simon is approachable and very competent.”
“He is a very sought-after advocate who deals with many of the high-profile cases and has an excellent reputation with solicitors and the courts.”
Simon wins praise for his impressive criminal practice. He is called upon to prosecute and defend cases relating to homicide, large-scale drugs conspiracies and sexual offences. “An excellent barrister. You can relax when he is in a case, knowing that there will be no difficulty or drama from him.” “He has a sharp mind for digital cases. He is approachable and always responds immediately.”
Recent work: Defended a man accused of shooting a pensioner with a crossbow outside his home.
Simon Rogers was also recommended in the Legal 500 2023 as a leading junior in Crime General & Fraud on the Wales and Chester Circuit:
‘He is an excellent all rounder, with experience prosecuting multi-handed drugs conspiracies and difficult sexual offences. His advocacy is second to none and his client care impeccable. A true star.’
“Simon is the perfect combination. Strategically clever. Fingertip judgement. An advocate’s advocate and the chess player’s barrister.” (Legal 500, 2022 ranked Tier 2)
