Simon Thomas

Partner, Head of Investment Funds & Co-Head of Corporate
Simon Thomas - Partner, Campbells Grand Cayman - Private Equity

Overview

Simon is head of Investment Funds and co-head of our Corporate Department. He specialises in the establishment of private equity funds and related investment vehicles.

Simon has significant experience representing institutional investors on their alternative investments and private equity sponsors on the formation, capital raising process and ongoing operation of investment funds including private equity buyout funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, funds of funds, separate managed accounts and hedge funds. Simon joined Campbells in 2015.

Expertise

  • Private equity funds
  • Hedge funds
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Joint ventures

Qualifications and Admissions

  • Attorney at Law Cayman Islands, 2012
  • Solicitor of the Supreme Court (England & Wales), 2005 (non-practising)
  • BPP Law School, London, Legal Practice Course, 2003
  • University of Cambridge, Law, 2002

Prior Career History

  • Travers Smith
  • Debevoise & Plimpton
  • Proskauer Rose
  • Mourant Ozannes

Recognition and Awards

Simon is ranked in Chambers and Partners as well as Legal 500.

Publications and News

News

  • Caribbean Regulatory Update – Q2 2025.
    The Q2 Regulatory Update provides an overview of the main legal developments in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands from 1 April to 30 June 2025.
  • Caribbean Regulatory Update – Q4 2024.
    The Q4 Regulatory Update provides an overview of the main legal developments in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands from 1 October to 31 December 2024.
  • Caribbean Regulatory Update - Q3 2024.
    The Q3 Regulatory Update provides an overview of the main legal developments in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands from 1 July to 30 September 2024.
  • Caribbean Regulatory Update – Q2 2024.
    This Update provides an overview of the main legal developments in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands from 1 April to 30 June 2024.

Articles

Client Advisories