Simon Briggs
About
Simon Briggs is an accomplished US and international corporate lawyer with extensive experience in complex global transactions. Specializing in both private practice and in-house roles, Simon has a proven track record in negotiating, problem-solving, and managing projects across diverse jurisdictions and industries such as telecoms, fintech, and education. He is a member of the New York Bar and is also qualified to practice in the UK. Simon has held senior positions at notable firms, including Pansophic Learning and Checkout.com, and served as a partner at Shoosmiths LLP, Dechert LLP, and Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP. Throughout his career, he has successfully led numerous M&A transactions, doubled fee income for corporate groups, and managed relationships with key clients globally. Simon is also actively involved in the education sector, contributing his expertise to the international development program at Bedford School in the UK.
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity, International Transactions, Securities, Corporate Governance
Education
- LLB, University College London, London, UK, 1991
- Law Society Finals, London, UK, 1992
Admitted Jurisdictions
- New York
- England and Wales (UK)
Associations
- Member of the New York Bar
- Member of the Law Society of England and Wales
Industry Expertise
- Telecoms
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Hotel and Leisure
- Education
- Political Sectors
Career Highlights
- Partner, Shoosmiths LLP: Led over 20 M&A transactions, doubled fee income, and won new private equity clients.
- Partner, Dechert LLP: Grew M&A fee income in the emerging markets practice of the London office to over £6m, led numerous international cross-border deals.
- Senior Corporate Consultant, Checkout.com: Provided legal advice on M&A, group restructuring, and more.
- M&A and Corporate Consultant, Pansophic Learning LLC: Advised on M&A opportunities in the Middle East and Europe.
Languages
- English