Simon Firth
Expertise
Simon is co-head of the Maples and Calder Latin American practice group and advises clients both originating from Latin America and investing into the Latin American region. Simon has extensive experience in all aspects of offshore finance, CLO/CDOs, structured finance, investment funds, capital markets and corporate structures including joint ventures and acquisitions. He has particular expertise structuring project finance, securitisation, investment funds and structured transactions into and out of Latin America.
Professional Background
Simon joined Maples and Calder in 1999 and is a partner in the Latin American practice group. He previously worked for Linklaters in London.
Education
University of California, US, BA, Political Science (summa cum laude).
Oxford University, MA, Jurisprudence.
Cornell University, US, LLM.
Bristol University, UK, Diploma in Intellectual Property Law.
Languages
Simon is fluent in Portuguese.