Simon leads Simon Reid-Kay & Associates and has practised in Hong Kong since 1985. He deals with all types of real estate transactions and regularly advises on the real estate aspects of IPOs, funds (including REITs), securitizations, sale and leaseback and portfolio management for substantial Hong Kong-based international investment banks and conglomerates. He regularly advises private funds and investment banks on their own and their clients’ real estate requirements including investments, financing and property management.
As well as handling purchases, sales and leases, Simon has advised owners, developers and lenders on the planning and construction aspects of many major developments and infrastructure projects in Hong Kong and the region. He also has extensive experience in government land administration and heavyweight commercial leasing work.
Simon has been ranked as a Tier 1 real estate lawyer in Chambers Global. He has a deserved reputation as one of Hong Kong’s leading real estate specialist lawyers and he is extremely well connected in Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific. Working with his long-established team, Simon continues to provide blue-chip advice on some of the largest, most complex and high-profile real estate projects.
Simon Reid-Kay Career history:
- Principal, Simon Reid-Kay & Associates, Hong Kong – 2012-present
- Partner, Allen & Overy, Hong Kong – 2001-2012
- Associate, Consultant, Linklaters, Hong Kong – 1988-2001
- Associate, Johnson Stokes & Master, Hong Kong – 1985-1988
- Associate, Maclay Murray & Spens, Scotland – 1984-1985
Legal qualifications:
- Admitted as solicitor, Scotland, 1984
- Admitted as solicitor, Hong Kong, 1985
- Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 1991
Appointments:
- Past member to the Appeal Tribunal Panel under Section 45 of the Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123)
- Previous member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel
- Current examiner of the Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination
