Simon Chan is a partner in the firm's Finance practice. He has been based in Doha
since 2010. Before moving to Doha, he spent 10 years practicing law in London.
Simon has extensive experience advising financial institutions, corporate
sponsors, and borrowers on general financing, including project finance, leveraged
finance, asset finance and Islamic finance and also on restructurings. He has
experience in advising project companies, sponsors, and lenders on the development
and financing of large infrastructure projects.
Ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers Global 2024 for
Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance in Qatar. Simon is well versed
in a wide range of finance matters, acting for both borrowers and lenders. He is
also noted for his skills in fintech and banking regulatory matters. Sources agree
that he is "an experienced guy," with one client adding: "I find him
to be really reliable." Simon is rated by The Legal 500 EMEA
in Qatar, with one peer noting “Simon is a good guy,
dedicated to the work and an expert in his field.”
