About
Simon Firth is a Partner at Linklaters LLP and a Visiting Professor at The University of Law. He specializes in derivatives markets and regulatory issues, advising global clients on contractual interpretation and market regulation. His career spans over three decades at Linklaters, including pivotal roles during the Lehman Brothers collapse and Brexit-related legal challenges. Firth holds an MA in Jurisprudence from Christ Church College, University of Oxford (1986) and completed the Law Society Finals (LPC equivalent) at The University of Law (1986-1987).
His research interests focus on the practical application of legal principles in complex financial transactions, with a particular emphasis on derivatives and regulatory frameworks. He authored the comprehensive textbook Derivatives Law and Practice (2003), now at 1,300 pages. Firth advocates for a practical approach to legal education, emphasizing real-world problem-solving for students.
As a Visiting Professor, he contributes to the University of Law’s mission to prepare students for legal practice through hands-on training. His career highlights include advising on high-profile cases like the Lehman Brothers dissolution and Brexit implications for the derivatives market.
