Simon Gleeson, Partner, Clifford Chance LLP

Simon Gleeson is a Partner at Clifford Chance LLP in London, specialising in banking and financial markets law and regulation, clearing, settlement and derivatives.

Simon's experience includes advising governments, regulators and public bodies as well as banks, investment firms, fund managers and other financial institutions on a wide range of regulatory issues. He is described by all of the major legal directories as one of the world's leading experts in financial services and banking regulation, capital markets and derivatives.

In addition to his private practice, Simon is heavily engaged in the development of law and policy in finance. He is generally regarded as one of the intellectual leaders in the post-crisis reform of financial regulatory and resolution law.

"It is a pleasure to review this book, chiefly because it was a pleasure to read. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the substance of Simon Gleeson's analysis, it is presented with a lightness and elegance of expression that is especially difficult in this area of law. ... The Legal Concept of Money is worthwhile reading for students, scholars, and practitioners grappling to deal with current developments and is a welcome contribution of the highest calibre to a discussion that has been characterised by much "grey" literature and expert headscratching. ... Gleeson's book is, I hope, the prologue to an exciting new chapter in scholarship." -- G. Allen, Edinburgh Law Review

"clear and accessible ... the book sheds light on the many intricacies of the subject the world cannot do without and is a vital contribution to the understanding money in its legal context." -- Prof. Dr. Bob Wessels