Simon Mallett has been appointed Head of KBW’s Police Law team

Simon Mallett has been appointed Head of KBW’s Police Law team

20 February 2026

Simon Mallett takes over the role from Olivia Checa Dover, who continues to be a member of the Police Team 

Simon said:   “I am delighted to take on the role as Head of our Police Team. Olivia, and Oliver Thorne before her, have helped establish KBW as one of the leading police sets in the country.    Olivia has done a tremendous job leading the team and will continue to support myself and Dan Penman (Deputy Head) in developing our work.

We increasingly work for Forces and police officers throughout England and Wales. We cover all areas of police law and have practitioners at all levels of seniority. “

For more about the Police Law team: https://www.kbwchambers.com/practice-area/police 

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