Simon Reed
About Simon Reed
Simon Reed is a lawyer based in Perth, AU and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ since 2013. Simon Reed is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Perth, Australia
- Corporate / Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Equity Capital Markets Law
- Investment Funds
- Leveraged Buyouts
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Location: Perth, AU
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