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London-based international law firm From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Simmons & Simmons is an international law firm with headquarters in London, UK. About half of its staff are in the London office, in CityPoint, off Moorgate.[citation needed] It has offices in Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Asia.[citation needed] The firm serves customers worldwide, with practices covering asset management, investment funds, energy and infrastructure, finance, life sciences, technology, media, and telecommunications sectors.[2]
Headquarters | Citypoint, London United Kingdom |
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No. of offices | 23 worldwide |
No. of lawyers | 974 |
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Revenue | £465m [1] |
Profit per equity partner | £1.002m [1] |
Date founded | September 1896 |
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Company type | Limited liability partnership |
Website | https://www.simmons-simmons.com/ |
It has been mentioned in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report.[3]
The firm was founded in 1896 by twin brothers, Percy and Edward Simmons, while both were 21 years old.[4]
In 1962, the firm opened its second office, in Brussels.[citation needed]
In 1972, the firm opened its third office and its first in Asia, in Hong Kong.[citation needed]
In 1988, the firm continued its expansion in Europe, opening its practice in Paris.[citation needed]
In 1993, the firm opened its practices in Milan and Rome.[citation needed]
In 1994, the firm began its first foray into the Middle East, opening an office in Abu Dhabi.[citation needed]
In 1995, the firm opened its second office in Asia, in Shanghai.[citation needed]
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