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Simon L Thomas

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Equity

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Simon Thomas is the London Head of Capital Markets at Clifford Chance. He advises issuers, sponsors and underwriters on a wide range of equity capital markets (ECM) transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, global depositary receipts, and equity placings in the UK and internationally.

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading ECM specialists, Simon also frequently advises on complex, high-profile M&A transactions with equity components, and has significant experience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Career

Trainee Solicitor, Clifford Chance, 1996

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1998

Partner since 2008

London Head of Capital Markets since 2022

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Equity - UK

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Simon Thomas is a prominent ECM practitioner who advises blue-chip corporates and banks on a wide range of transactions. He is renowned for his high-quality advice on big-ticket IPOs.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Simon is simply superb.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers Global Guide
Simon is superb. He knows both side of the market and he's a super safe pair of hands.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers Global Guide