Simon Thomas Email & Phone Number

In March 2019 Simon Thomas launched the Goodwin UK Restructuring practice which is now ranked in L500, Chambers, IFLR1000, and GRR100.Simon is recognised as a leader in his field and is ranked in L500, Chambers, Super Lawyers and GRR100. He has been praised by L500 for his “good judgement and empathetic style” and described as “very likeable and approachable... well-connected and respected,” as well as having a “vast amount of credibility among Fund and Insolvency Practitioner clients.”Simon acts for all stakeholders in situations of corporate distress, including debtors, creditors, investors, directors and acquirers. He has advised on a multitude of cross-border matters and has deep experience spanning an array of industries, including aviation, cryptoassets, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, leisure, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, retail, shipping, technology, telecommunications, and travel.Simon is a member of the Insolvency Lawyers’ Association, INSOL, the Turnaround Management Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute. He is also a member of the City of London Law Society Insolvency Committee.Client testimonials from the Directories include: “Mr. Thomas has made a transformational difference to Goodwin's nascent London restructuring practice. The innovative... responsive and commercial Team head Mr. Thomas is appreciated for his ‘good judgement and empathetic style’. The team at Goodwin was very informed and responsive. I have always found the individuals very personable and enjoyable to work with.”“Simon Thomas displays a great mix of technical skill and a commercial approach”"He provides strong advice that balances the legal position with commercial considerations.""Simon can get into the details, but always thinks of the commercial outcome and how we get there."