Simon is the firm’s Joint Senior Partner, having joined Marriott Harrison as a partner in 2004. Simon has practised company and corporate finance law since qualifying in the City in 1994.
He advises directors, investors, public and private companies, financial advisers and intermediaries on their corporate matters. Simon has considerable experience in equity financings, corporate restructurings, M&A, stock market admissions (including AIM and the Main Market), corporate governance and City Code, Listing and Prospectus Rules and financial services matters in respect of company fundraisings.
Holds particular expertise on the duties and liabilities of company directors, and on shareholders’ rights and is frequently called on to advise in challenging corporate situations which require legal and practical solutions.
Simon is part of the Marriott Harrison team which manages our relations with overseas lawyers and contributes to know-how within our international network.
Having also been a corporate finance adviser with Numis Securities Limited and having served as a director of several companies (private and public), Simon brings an experienced commercial and financial approach to clients’ matters and my input is often sought by clients on their commercial arrangements and growth plans. He likes seeing clients grow and achieve their objectives – and being part of the team which makes that happen.