Practice Areas
Simon Gleeson specialises in banking and financial markets law and regulation, clearing, settlement and derivatives. Simon's experience includes advising governments, regulators and public bodies as well as banks, investment firms, fund managers and other financial institutions on a wide range of regulatory issues.
He is one of the lead legal advisors to the main UK banking and financial services industry bodies regarding Brexit.
Career
St. Andrews University (MA, Mediaeval History) 1986
Admitted as solicitor in England & Wales 1996
Associate, Allen & Overy 1999-2001
Partner, Allen & Overy 2001-2007
Joined Clifford Chance as a Partner 2007