Our management and accounts

We take a transparent approach to governance and performance.

Simmons & Simmons is managed and governed by two primary governance bodies: the International Executive Committee and the Board. As a responsible business we are dedicated to regularly reporting to show our progress and our commitment to ethical practices.

Our management

The Board

Responsible for supervising and overseeing the implementation of the firm’s strategy.

  • Julian Taylor – Chairman and Senior Partner
  • Emily Monastiriotis – ex officio and Managing Partner
  • Simonetta Giordano
  • Ania Rontaler
  • Thierry Somma
  • Melody Yang
  • James Coleman
  • Darren Oswick
  • Jen Yee Chan
  • David Snell (Non-Executive)
  • Chris Rees, Chief Financial Officer

International Executive Committee

This group supports the managing partner with the day to day decisions needed to run the firm effectively.

  • Emily Monastiriotis, Managing Partner
  • Andrea Accornero
  • Michael Lorraine
  • David Williams
  • Laurence Renard
  • Patrick Boylan
  • Rachel Stanton
  • Alexandre Regniault
  • Jeremy Hoyland
  • Chris Rees, Chief Financial Officer
  • Darren Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer