Simon Martin

Simon adopts a holistic approach to his work, appreciating both the broader perspective and finer details. His portfolio includes facilitating new technology joint ventures, commercialising technology, media, and data, managing technology and media business acquisitions, and overseeing telecommunications transactions. Being a founding partner of Hudson Gavin Martin, has given Simon a unique perspective that connects with many founder clients. Setting up and running his own business means that he has in-depth understanding of the obstacles business owners and CEO’s face. He understands only too well the need to transform challenges into opportunities.

Hudson Gavin Martin | 2007

Bell Gully | 1997 - 2007

Allen & Overy (UK) | 1995 - 1997

Simpson Grierson | 1990 - 1994

Simon has several board representations including advisor to NZTech (the voice of NZ’s tech sector), board member of Digital Health Association of NZ (the lead industry body in the Health Tech Sector); advisor to InternetNZ, (the body that governs the ‘.nz’ domain name register); advisor to New Zealand Telecommunications Carriers Forum advisor to the Technology Users Association (TUANZ).

Media, IP and tech law resonates with Simon – his clients are on a mission to change the world, which for him, makes for an exciting working environment.

The signal feature of his work is collaboration. He loves solving problems collectively and mapping out the future for clients.

Simon is a highly ranked lawyer and well regarded within leading international legal directories. Feedback from one client in a legal directory related to the great trouble Simon takes "to anticipate the needs of his clients and keep across the legal issues and developments which might be relevant to them," he is characterised by another as "a highly intelligent and commercial practitioner with deep technical knowledge who makes complex matters simple."