Languages:
- English
- German
- French
Regional expertise:
- Western Europe
Education:
- MA Politics and Security, University College London and Charles University, Prague
- BA International Relations and History, University of British Columbia
Simon manages complex investigations into anti-money laundering and anti-corruption matters, as well as source of wealth investigations and pre-IPO due diligence. Simon is an expert in the DACH region and has significant experience mapping out opaque beneficial ownership structures in various jurisdictions.
Simon has several years of professional experience in the compliance risk consulting sphere. Before studying his master’s Simon worked in marketing for a cutting-edge Canadian technology firm catering to the global mining industry.
Project highlights
- Conducted an in-depth investigation on behalf of a large financial services firm into a controversial German businessman’s business interests in Russia and related sanctions risks.
- Coordinated a multi-jurisdictional investigation on behalf of a Swiss private bank into a Syrian-born Swiss investor’s past activities in Libya, Belarus, and Austria.
- Advised an international banking client on a British financier’s involvement in one of Germany’s most high profile financial scandals.