LAWYER PROFILE

Simon Fraser

Global 2026

King & Spalding LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based

United Arab Emirates

6 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

United Arab Emirates

5 years ranked

Projects & Energy

Kuwait

5 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Simon Fraser is a senior corporate partner based in the firm's Abu Dhabi office, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate structuring for major projects and strategic investments. He has practiced in the USA, London, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and has more than 25 years’ experience structuring and executing complex cross-border transactions and projects for market leading clients around the world.

Simon represents sovereigns, corporate clients, family offices and investment banks on regional and international transactions and projects across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus in energy and resources (including renewables and petrochemicals), infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing and technology. A commercial outcomes focused lawyer, Simon has extensive experience managing major complex international transactions and projects for clients, and also negotiating agreements with governments. His clients have included ADNOC, ADNOC Gas, Borouge, EGA, KPC, PIC, KPI, KUFPEC, BHP, Rio Tinto, Multiplex, Geltec, Venice Energy, ADES, Sojitz, Mitsui, MMG, Transmed and Santos.

Mr. Fraser has held a senior commercial role with a large international power company in the United States, and has been seconded to BHP as general counsel for a business unit and member of the executive committee for the business.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-based - United Arab Emirates

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Abu Dhabi-based Simon Fraser is a seasoned lawyer in sales and acquisitions, particularly when it comes to representing clients in the energy and oil and gas sectors. He is also regularly involved in Kuwait-related deals.

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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

Foreign expert in Kuwait

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Projects & Energy - Kuwait

Kuwait, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates

Individual Editorial

Simon Fraser is based in the Abu Dhabi office of King & Spalding. He is noted for his work on behalf of prominent Kuwaiti clients on their joint venture and finance arrangements overseas. He is also highly experienced in oil and gas matters.

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Strengths

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Simon Fraser brings a wealth of experience. He provides thoughtful, strategic and practical advice, always with a wider perspective.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide
Simon Fraser brings many years of experience and a calm and thoughtful approach.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide
Simon Fraser is an outstanding attorney, very knowledgeable and able to concisely explain issues and offer resolutions.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide
Simon Fraser's ability to listen and respond in a way that feels genuinely tailored makes working with him both efficient and reassuring.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide
Simon is so good at calming everything down and putting it in perspective. He doesn't get frazzled by anything and he's great at giving comfort to the parties involved.
Corporate/M&A: Abu Dhabi-basedChambers Global Guide