Simon Firth

Simon Firth’s practice focuses on advising investment firms, with a particular focus on investment management and related regulation. In that context he advises on the establishment, promotion, regulation, and operation of alternative investment funds, as well as on managed account arrangements.

Mr. Firth's related transactional work comprises fund seeding and restructuring, establishing and structuring investment management and other financial services businesses, and drafting their shareholders' or members' agreements.

Mr. Firth also regularly advises clients on regulatory matters, including concerning the AIFMD, MiFID, sustainable finance regulation, cryptoasset regulation, FCA rules, the regulatory perimeter, financial promotion, conduct of business rules, and customer documentation. This advice often involves analysis of applicable UK and EU regulations and equivalent SEC provisions.

Mr. Firth is a regular speaker on investment management and regulatory matters, and frequently contributes articles on industry matters.