Simon joined SFKS in 2000, where he has developed a versatile practice encompassing corporate and commercial matters, complex civil and commercial litigations as well as regulatory and compliance cases.
Simon has solid and extensive experience in corporate and commercial laws. He has built a robust track record in advising corporate transactions involving listed companies, mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, group reorganizations, joint ventures and private equity investments across Hong Kong, the PRC and other jurisdictions. His expertise also extends to securities laws and listing rules compliance, where he provides comprehensive advice such as discloseable transactions, connected transactions, share placements, rights issues, share repurchases, share option schemes, and capital reductions. In addition to his transactional work, Simon offers insightful legal guidance on all aspects of company and commercial laws, tailoring his approach to meet the specific needs of each client. Committed to delivering strategic legal solutions, he supports clients in achieving their business objectives while effectively navigating legal intricacies and minimizing legal risks.
Moreover, Simon adeptly handles a diverse array of litigation matters. His experience spans cases involving complex company issues, director and shareholder disputes, commercial contracts, insolvency, bankruptcy, as well as legal issues involving fraud, employment disputes, and real estate matters. Simon is particularly skilled in navigating enforcement proceedings, where he has successfully obtained various types of injunctions and third-party discovery orders against financial institutions and intermediaries, demonstrating his strategic approach to safeguarding clients’ interests.
In addition to his civil litigation work, Simon regularly advises clients facing criminal charges and regulatory investigations, providing critical support during proceedings initiated by authorities such as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the Commercial Crime Bureau (CCB), and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). His extensive experience in handling disciplinary actions and investigative processes equips his clients with the insights necessary to navigate complicated legal landscapes effectively. Through his dedicated and detail-oriented approach, Simon strives to protect his clients' rights while achieving favorable outcomes in challenging legal situations.
Simon is also a China-Appointed Attesting Officer and a Greater Bay Lawyer specializing in China-related legal matters.
