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Simon David Knight

Simon David Knight Partner Attorney at Law & Solicitor

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