Simon Jeans

Simon Jeans serves as the Principal Lawyer at Jeans Lawyers, a firm renowned for its dedication to providing quality and efficient legal services, with a strong focus on immigration law. Simon was admitted as a solicitor in 1989 following the completion of his degrees in Economics, Arts, and Law. With over three decades of experience in migration law, he is recognised by the NSW Law Society as an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, a distinction held by only a select group of lawyers in NSW. His expertise has been acknowledged by his inclusion in the Best Lawyers list for Immigration Lawyers in Australia since 2016. From 2010 to 2015, Simon was a Member of both the Migration Review Tribunal and the Refugee Review Tribunal, where he conducted hearings and made pivotal decisions in migration and refugee visa appeals. His international experience includes providing legal services in countries such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, the UK, Iran, Jordan, Syria, and various locations in Asia and the Middle East. His proficiency in languages including Vietnamese, Chinese, and Arabic further complements his deep understanding of global immigration issues. Simon has presented evidence to the US Congressional committee and instructed in high-profile cases across various Australian courts, including the Federal Circuit Court, Federal Court, Full Federal Court, and the High Court. His involvement with the College of Law as an assessor and external moderator for the Migration Agents Capstone Assessment in 2019 and 2020 underscores his commitment to legal education and the development of future professionals in the field. As a member of the Law Society of NSW and a solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of NSW, Simon remains an influential figure in the legal community. He continues to practise with a focus on providing honest and frank legal advice while staying abreast of developments in immigration law.