Simmons & Simmons creates general counsel position to ‘prevent unpleasant surprises’ Legal Business15 February 2016In-house City firm Simmons & Simmons has created a general counsel (GC) post, filled by UK employment chief Simon Watson, to handle the firm’s regulatory obligations, partner relations and litigation.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryRevolving doors: Sidley raids Latham again as Fried Frank taps Kirkland for latest London hireRevolving Doors: City hires at Goodwin, Ropes as Willkie brings in former CC antitrust headNorton Rose Fulbright partner and former Simmons leader recognised in 2026 silk roundTransport for London plans journey with new roster of legal advisersThe Client Profile: Gurdeep Boparai, Coventry Building SocietyThe state of UK general counsel in 2024: Key insights and challengesRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry