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Simon Ellis

Europe 2026

Akin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds: Private Equity

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Akin

Practice Areas

Simon Ellis is a partner in Akin’s investment management practice. He advises prominent private fund sponsors on fundraisings and the ongoing maintenance of funds, with a focus on mid-market and emerging-market funds. Simon represents sponsors, managers and investors, including sovereign wealth funds, on fund formations and capital deployments worldwide.

In addition to his work in respect of primary investments, Simon also advises clients on the secondary acquisition and sale of fund interests and on a range of structured secondary transactions, including rollover secondaries, tender offers and general partner (GP)-led restructurings.

Personal

L.P.C., The College of Law, Guildford, 2012

GDL, BPP University Law School, 2009

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Simon Ellis is an up-and-coming partner with expertise in areas including fund formation, fundraising and co-investment funds.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Simon is extremely kind and is great at his job.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers European Guide
Simon is excellent and I would not hesitate to use him again.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers European Guide
Simon Ellis is very organised, responsive and understands what the client is looking for.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers European Guide
Simon is a hard worker and is knowledgeable about asset classes. He is very good.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers European Guide
Simon Ellis is an outstanding professional who has delivered consistently excellent levels of service.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers European Guide

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