LAWYER PROFILE

Simon Hugo

Global 2026

Reed Smith LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Securitisation

5 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Simon’s core practice focuses on structured finance, securitisation and loan portfolio trades. He regularly advises transaction parties and investors on defaults, enforcements, contractual interpretation issues and disputes relating to structured finance and securitisation transactions.

Simon has been ranked as “Highly Regarded” for structured finance and securitisation by IFLR1000, and clients and peers in legal directories have noted his breadth of knowledge, responsiveness, commercial approach and ability to get to the heart of an issue.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Securitisation - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Simon Hugo earns widespread praise for his securitisation capabilities. With an ability to securitise a range of asset classes, he stands out for his significant experience in ABS and MBS.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Simon is engaging and very clear with his advice.
Capital Markets: SecuritisationChambers Global Guide
Simon is responsive, transparent, experienced in the subject and commercially aware. He provides very practical and straightforward solutions.
Capital Markets: SecuritisationChambers Global Guide

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