PRINCIPAL

Simon Howard, the principal of HOWARD LAW and HOWARD CONSULTING, is qualified as a Jersey advocate and holds a first class degree in jurisprudence from Oxford University.

He works with a small team in Jersey and is acknowledged as a leading investment funds and commercial lawyer in Jersey who is know for his insight and pragmatic approach to problem solving and delivery of client services.

With over 20 years’ experience in the Channel Islands legal and financial services sectors he has a detailed understanding of the Channel Islands business environment and the regulatory regime in Jersey and acts for clients ranging from global banking and financial services groups to individuals and small groups of high value investors.

Clients and legal practitioners interviewed by Chambers Global in 2006 described Simon as follows: "The first-class Simon Howard is a fantastic funds lawyer who inspires impressive client loyalty". "People would follow him even if he went to some back-street firm". The 2004/2005 edition of Chambers Global described him as "Technical, pragmatic, experienced and focused."  "One of the strongest corporate funds lawyers in Jersey." "He is considered to be a tremendous draw for clients."

Simon has been ranked in numerous legal publications throughout his career. The most recent include Chambers Global (2004-2007) for Corporate/Commercial and Investment Funds. IFLR 1000 for Corporate/Commercial (2005-2006) and PLC Which Lawyer 2007 for Corporate/M&A. Who’s Who Legal, leading practitioner, Private Funds 2008