Simon Beswick joined Collas Crill as Chairman in May 2021 and sits on the Strategy Board.
Simon's primary role as Chairman is to advise on and oversee the growth, governance and strategic direction of the firm.
Simon has a wealth of legal and leadership experience, having led Osborne Clarke's growth in Europe, Asia and the US over a 12-year period in his role as International CEO. Prior to that, he was UK Managing Partner of Osborne Clarke for nine years and consolidated the firm's position in the UK, redesigning its governance model and shifting it to a sector-led strategy.
He is a private equity lawyer and, before becoming UK Managing Partner at Osborne Clarke, spent time in the US, working with businesses acquiring and investing in Europe.