Simon Firth

Simon Firth’s practice focuses on funds, investment management and related regulation. He advises investment managers and sponsors on the establishment, promotion, regulation, and operation of alternative investment funds, as well as on managed account arrangements. He is increasingly involved with clients investing in cryptoassets.

Mr. Firth's related transactional work comprises fund seeding and restructuring, and acquisitions and disposals of investment firms. His work frequently involves 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 the AIFMD, MiFID, FCA authorisation, financial promotion, conduct of business rules, emerging cryptoasset regulation 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.