Simon Hart

Simon Hart advises financial services businesses on a broad range of tax matters, with a particular focus on private capital and investment funds.

He works with asset managers and investors on the tax aspects of fund launches, structuring, transactions and the ongoing lifecycle of investment vehicles. Simon supports clients across private equity, real assets, private credit, and other investment strategies, helping them navigate complex UK and international tax considerations.

Experience

Simon's experience includes advising on fund structuring, carried interest, cross-border investment structures, transactions and wider tax issues affecting financial services businesses.

Notable client work and achievements

Simon has contributed to industry developments in financial services taxation, including areas such as the Qualifying Asset Holding Company regime, carried interest and private capital structures.

He has co-authored chapters on investment fund taxation for technical publications and regularly shares market insight at industry events and discussions.

Professional qualifications/memberships

Member of the ICAEW