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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP

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(020) 7628 2020

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An international law firm that acts as your strategic business partner, offering opinion, not just option. Together we build smarter solutions.

Who we are

We’re a dynamic mix of brilliant minds. A firm where curiosity sparks transformative ideas. A team of lawyers, sector specialists, technologists, deal makers, legal engineers, data scientists and business service professionals pushing boundaries to shape the future of legal services.

Operating across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US, we’re famous for our innovative approach, our dynamic and collaborative culture, and our commitment to delivering the highest quality service.

What makes us different is the strength of the relationships we cultivate with our clients. We build partnerships that are trusting, not transactional. We work alongside them, analysing their challenges through our unique lens of skill and experience.

We apply our expertise to four highly regulated sectors: asset management and investment funds, financial institutions, healthcare and life sciences and technology, media and telecommunications. Our specialist approach, combined with our deep legal knowledge, strategically positions us to help our clients navigate their most complex challenges.

But don’t just take our word for it. Collaborative, proactive and human: that’s how our clients describe us. A law firm that challenges, creates new possibilities and offers opinion, not just option.

Simmons in numbers:

  • 127 years old
  • 21 offices
  • 5 practices
  • 4 sectors
  • 300+ partners
  • 1300+ lawyers
  • 1000+ business services professionals
Core business sectors

We align our legal services to the sectors in which our clients operate. So you know you’ll always receive the best, industry-focused, legal advice.

Asset Management and Investment Funds We provide a complete range of legal services and advice to clients across the world of asset management – from major institutions to alternative startups.

Financial Institutions Our financial institutions team advises major global clients on legal challenges from multi-jurisdictional transaction work to contentious risk issues.

Healthcare and Life Sciences As rapidly-evolving innovations create new legal questions and debates, we keep our clients ahead of the curve to maximise the opportunities in this sector.

Technology, Media, Telecommunications Our TMT group prides itself on having a huge range of specialist expertise. We deliver legal advice that’s as innovative as the sector itself.

Our services

Working together, our teams of legal experts around the world deliver smarter solutions to help our clients address their most complex challenges. View our range of services here: Expertise | Simmons & Simmons

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Products

These products represent exceptional affordability and convenience — either as an alternative, or as an add-on to traditional legal services. Learn more here.

Our offices

With a presence spanning across continents, we offer comprehensive international coverage that ensures your legal needs are met no matter where your business takes you. In Europe, we stand as a powerhouse, navigating the complex legal landscapes of various countries with finesse and precision. No matter which office you engage with, you receive the same high standards of service and expertise.


Belgium, Brussels Office

Phone number: +32 2 542 09 60

Email: [email protected]

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China, Beijing Office

Phone number: +86 10 8588 4500

Email: [email protected]

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China, Shanghai Office

Phone number: +86 21 6249 0700

Email: [email protected]

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China, Shenzhen Office

Phone number: +86 755 2690 0605

Email: [email protected]

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France, Paris Office

Phone number: +33 1 53 29 16 29

Email: [email protected]

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Germany, Düsseldorf Office

Phone number: +49 2 11-4 70 53-0

Email: [email protected]

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Germany, Frankfurt Office

Phone number: +49 69 506 072 000

Email: [email protected]

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Germany, Munich Office

Phone number: +49 89-20 80 77 63-00

Email: [email protected]

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Hong Kong Office

Phone number: +852 2868 1131

Email: [email protected]

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Ireland, Dublin Office

Phone number: +3531 266 1110

Email: [email protected]

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Italy, Milan Office

Phone number: +39 02 7250 51

Email: [email protected]

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Japan, Tokyo Office*

Phone number: +81 3 6438 5255

Email: [email protected]

*Present in Tokyo since 2001, our joint venture with TMI Associates means we can offer full-service legal support covering Japanese and international law

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Luxembourg, Luxembourg City Office

Phone number: +352 26 21 16 01

Email: [email protected]

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Netherlands, Amsterdam Office

Phone number: +31 20 722 2500

Email: [email protected]

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Singapore Office

Phone number: +65 6831 5600

Email: [email protected]

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Spain, Madrid Office

Phone number: +34 91 426 2640

Email: [email protected]

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United Arab Emirates, Dubai Office

Phone number: +971 4 709 6600

Email: [email protected]

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United Kingdom, Bristol Office

Phone number: +44 20 7628 2020

Email: [email protected]

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United Kingdom, Cambridge Office

Phone number: +44 20 7628 2020

Email: [email protected]

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United Kingdom, London Office

Phone number: +44 20 7628 2020

Email: [email protected]

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United States, San Francisco Office**

Phone number: +1 628 466 0180

Email: [email protected]

**Representative office, not practising US law.

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Simmons & Simmons LLP rankings

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Banking & Finance: Borrowers: Lower Mid-Market
1 Department
Department
Banking & Finance: Borrowers: Lower Mid-Market
1
Banking & Finance: Borrowers: Lower Mid-Market
1
Band 1
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
3
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
3
Band 3
Lawyers
Jen Yee Chan
2
Jen Yee Chan
2
Band 2
Banking & Finance: Lenders: Lower Mid-Market
1 Department
Department
Banking & Finance: Lenders: Lower Mid-Market
1
Banking & Finance: Lenders: Lower Mid-Market
1
Band 1
Banking & Finance: Mid-Market
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
Kirsty Barnes
3
Kirsty Barnes
3
Band 3
Commercial and Corporate Litigation
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Commercial and Corporate Litigation
3
Commercial and Corporate Litigation
3
Band 3
Lawyers
Patrick Boylan
5
Patrick Boylan
5
Band 5
Competition Law
1 Department
Department
Competition Law
5
Competition Law
5
Band 5
Construction: Contentious
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Construction: Contentious
4
Construction: Contentious
4
Band 4
Lawyers
Emily Monastiriotis
3
Emily Monastiriotis
3
Band 3
Construction: Non-contentious
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Construction: Non-contentious
5
Construction: Non-contentious
5
Band 5
Lawyers
Richard Dyton
4
Richard Dyton
4
Band 4
Construction: Professional Negligence
1 Department
2 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Construction: Professional Negligence
2
Construction: Professional Negligence
2
Band 2
Lawyers
Emily Monastiriotis
2
Emily Monastiriotis
2
Band 2
James A Pollock
3
James A Pollock
3
Band 3
Corporate Crime & Investigations
1 Department
2 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Corporate Crime & Investigations
1
Corporate Crime & Investigations
1
Band 1
Lawyers
Nicholas Benwell
1
Nicholas Benwell
1
Band 1
Camilla de Silva
2
Camilla de Silva
2
Band 2
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
1 Department
Department
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
4
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
4
Band 4
Employment: Employer
1 Department
7 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Employment: Employer
1
Employment: Employer
1
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