Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Region Area

Lawyers

Simon Folley

Work Department

Commercial Real Estate

Position

Partner

Career

Simon is a versatile commercial real estate lawyer, with more than 15 years of experience in matters across different sectors. His experience ranges from traditional property transactions to energy and infrastructure projects, corporate real estate and financing

He regularly counsels clients on a broad range of real estate matters, including the acquisition and disposal of investment property across asset classes; advice to corporate occupiers on lettings and office moves; real estate development; and the property aspects of corporate and financing transactions.

Simon also has extensive experience in the energy sector, where he has advised on the acquisition, sale, development and financing of a variety of projects. He has particular knowledge in renewable energy, with significant experience in offshore and onshore wind, solar and biomass. He is a member of the Orrick team that is adept in the disposal of offshore transmission assets as part of the OFTO tender process run by Ofgem.

Education

College of Law of England and Wales, London, Common Professional Exam, Legal, 1998, with Commendation College of Law of England and Wales, London, Diploma in Legal Practice, 1999, with Distinction University of Oxford, B.A., Modern History, 1996, with Honors