Simon Laird – Global Head of Insurance at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC)
Simon Laird is the Global Head of Insurance at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC). He has been with RPC his entire career, starting as a trainee and qualifying in 2005. Laird became a partner in 2010 and joined the Partnership Committee in 2016. His expertise lies in onshore and offshore commercial disputes, particularly within the financial services sector.
In his role, Simon manages RPC’s insurance team, which operates globally, including in Asia. He also chairs the Balanced Task Force, focusing on inclusion and diversity initiatives within the firm. Simon frequently attends global conferences and plays a significant role in client management, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges and identifying new business opportunities.
Simon Laird is an expert advising on onshore and offshore commercial disputes, supporting clients in the financial services sector.
Simon leads the Insurance Group (claims and legal) and sits on the firm’s board.
Simon regularly speaks at industry events and spearheads the firm’s alliance with US law firm, Hinshaw & Culbertson and is on the Global Access Lawyers steering committee.
Simon also Chairs the firm’s Balanced Task Force that leads on firmwide I&D initiatives.
