Simon Bickerdike
Partner
Services
Corporate
Simon is an experienced transactional lawyer in the corporate team, guiding business owners and management on all their legal requirements. His expertise spans sales and purchases, management buyouts, reorganisations, and joint ventures.
He also advises on the funding needs of new and existing businesses, including ownership structures, shareholder and partnership agreements, governance, and best practices. He works with businesses active in the UK and internationally, regularly advising on cross-border transactions and projects for clients entering the UK market through investment or acquisition.
I build strong, lasting relationships with business leaders, offering tailored legal guidance to help them achieve their goals. Whether navigating daily operations or significant transactions, my aim is for clients to feel supported and confident in both UK and international matters.
Simon has a special interest in supporting clients with sustainability considerations in business transactions and the impact of law on the green economy. He plays a leading role in advocating for ESG measures and their development within the firm and with clients as part of our responsible business programme.
International connections are a crucial aspect of Simon’s work. He is one of Penningtons Manches Cooper’s contacts for a leading global association of independent law firms, offering local know-how in the world’s main financial centres.
Recognised as a notable practitioner in Chambers UK and listed as a leading partner in The Legal 500, Simon qualified in 1992 and has been a partner since joining the firm in 2004.
Recent work highlights
Cross-border sale
Private equity investment
Sale of school
Insuretech sale
Cross-border acquisition
External recognition
What people are saying
Simon provides excellent overall client service. His level of sophistication is terrific, and he has great commercial awareness.
Simon Bickerdike is a good expert in corporate matters and always has the right answer.
Simon has been fantastic.
Simon has provided a consistently high level of service to us.
Simon is a smart guy and always ready to help.
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