Criminal Law
Follow Simon for practical commentary and professional insight on criminal law.
← Back to contributors
Verified ContributorChronicle Law Member
Simon Pentol KC
Barrister at 25 Bedford Row
Criminal LawRegulatory LawAdvocacy
Barrister at 25 Bedford Row.
Simon Pentol KC is a leading barrister at 25 Bedford Row, specialising in serious crime, financial crime, fraud and regulatory investigations.
Called to the Bar in 1982 and appointed King's Counsel in 2019, he has over 40 years' experience representing individuals and corporate clients in complex, high-profile cases involving agencies such as the SFO, FCA, HMRC and NCA.
Alongside his criminal practice, Simon is widely recognised for his expertise in sports law, advising governing bodies, clubs, athletes and businesses on disciplinary, regulatory and commercial matters.
He is consistently ranked as a leading Silk by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for his advocacy, strategic insight and client-focused approach.
Simon Pentol KC’s profile brings together professional experience, specialist subjects and published Chronicle Law contributions.
Regulatory Law
Follow Simon for practical commentary and professional insight on regulatory law.
Advocacy
Follow Simon for practical commentary and professional insight on advocacy.
From Simon’s Chronicle Law profile.
LITIGATION · 10 MIN READ
I Spy with my little eye… An unprecedented sporting sanction with far-reaching consequences
The EFL’s decision to expel Southampton FC from the Championship play-off final for breaching its anti-spying regulations marks one of the most significant disciplinary rulings in English football. Simon Pentol KC examines the legal reasoning, the sanctions imposed and the wider implications for sporting integrity.
Read the article →PUBLIC CONTRIBUTOR PROFILE
Expertise is public. Membership remains personal.
Contributor profiles display approved professional information and published work. Saved content, CPD records, benefits and account activity remain private within My Chronicle.