Law firms Simmons & Simmons creates general counsel position to ‘prevent unpleasant surprises’ Legal Business · 15 February 2016 · 2 min read In-house Simmons & Simmons 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: Kirkland hires top IP barrister as Gibson Dunn builds City real estate practiceLaw firmsNews Editor2 Jun 2026Revolving Doors: US firms lead hiring as White & Case, Cleary, McDermott build across EuropeLaw firmsEliza Winter8 May 2026Simmons & Simmons promotes nine new partners, with a reduced focus on LondonLaw firmsTheresa Hargreaves27 Apr 2026Transport for London plans journey with new roster of legal advisersLaw firmsTom Cox15 Aug 2024The Client Profile: Gurdeep Boparai, Coventry Building SocietyIn-HouseElisha Juttla2 Aug 2024The state of UK general counsel in 2024: Key insights and challengesLaw firmsGuest Blog1 Jul 2024Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025