Simmons & Simmons
| Company type | Law firm |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legal services |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Founder | Percy Simmons, Edward Simmons |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Legal services for asset management, investment funds, energy and infrastructure, finance, life sciences, technology, media, telecommunications |
Number of employees | 974 attorneys |
Simmons & Simmons is an international law firm headquartered in London, with approximately half of its 974 attorneys working from its CityPoint location. The firm caters to industries such as asset management, investment funds, energy and infrastructure, finance, life sciences, technology, media, and telecommunications. It has earned recognition in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report.
Established in 1896 by twin siblings Percy and Edward Simmons when they were 21 years old, the firm has expanded to encompass 23 offices globally. Among its prominent clients are Enpal and Chelsea F.C.. Simmons provided legal counsel to Enpal during major debt and financing transactions in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, the firm acted for Chelsea FC in its £4.25 billion acquisition by a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
The company recorded revenues amounting to £465 million and a profit per equity partner of £1.002 million, indicating sustained financial advancement.