Corporate/Commercial
Saudi Arabia
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Nick Simpson
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Dentons
Practice Areas
- Corporate
- Hospitality and Leisure
- Real Estate
Career
Nick Simpson is a partner and the regional head of corporate, and hospitality and leisure for Dentons Middle East. He is based in Dentons' Dubai office and was previously the managing partner of the Firm's Saudi Arabia and Oman offices.
Nick has more than 25 years of experience advising on corporate and commercial transactions through the full range of sectors in the MENA region, including company establishment, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and company flotations and offerings. He also advises extensively on all areas of hospitality, leisure and real estate across the Middle East.
Nick is recognized for his expertise in Chambers & Partners where he is regarded as "an exceptional partner." He is also recognized in the Legal 500 for "the relevance of his interventions and added value," and Chambers Global for his "excellent knowledge, patience and communication skills."
Professional Memberships
Solicitor, England and Wales
Solicitor, New South Wales, Australia
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Corporate/Commercial - Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates
Individual Editorial
Dubai-based Nick Simpson has substantial experience acting on corporate matters in Saudi Arabia, frequently assisting clients with cross-border M&A and commercial projects. He represents a range of multinational corporate clients and private equity houses.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Nick is very hands-on, supportive and strives to find solutions and options.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Global Guide
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