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Simon J. Sharpe

Simon Sharpe is a partner and a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Group.

Simon represents public and private companies and private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in domestic and cross border merger & acquisition transactions, including leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, restructurings, minority and growth equity investments and other strategic transactions. Simon has extensive experience with corporate carveouts, GP-led secondary transactions, bankruptcy sales, and recapitalizations, and frequently counsels clients on a variety of securities law, corporate governance, commercial and strategic matters.

Prior to joining Proskauer, Simon worked in investment banking at a leading Canadian bank, and in litigation at the Canadian securities regulator.

In 2019, Simon was named a “Rising Star” in mergers & acquisitions by New York Super Lawyers.

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