Partner
Attorney at Law & Solicitor
Email simon@juris.is
Simon is dual-qualified in both England & Wales (as a solicitor) and Iceland (as an attorney with rights of audience before the District Courts). Simon has worked as a lawyer in Iceland since 2007, primarily in the fields of financial and corporate law. His practice includes advising international clients on investments and interests in Iceland as well as advising Icelandic clients on domestic and international matters.
Simon has been recognised by the leading international legal directories, including Chambers & Partners, Legal500 and IFLR1000 for being “excellent, straightforward and easy to deal with” as well as “extremely accessible, responsive, and a great communicator”.
Areas of expertise
Education
District Court Attorney (Iceland) 2019
Solicitor (England & Wales) 2007
Cambridge University, M.A. 2007
BPP London, Legal Practice Course 2005
Cambridge University, B.A. in Law 2003
Resume
Juris 2012-present
Kaupthing hf. 2007-2012
Simmons & Simmons, London and Abu Dhabi 2005-2007