Nanwani Solicitors, LLP

Partner & Notary Public

Cleves Simon Henry

Partner — Commercial & Disputes

Hong Kong Solicitor EN

Simon Henry Cleves (祈富誠) is a highly respected senior solicitor and Notary Public in Hong Kong, admitted to practice there since April 1995 and previously in England and Wales (April 1981) and the Australian Capital Territory (July 1991). With over four decades of international qualification, he is a recognized authority and market leader.

Contact

Email SimonCleves@nanwanis.com

Phone +852 2573 5000

Assistant michelle@nanwanis.com

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Focus Areas

Notarization

Criminal Defence and litigation

At a glance

Years::
PQE12+

Industries: :
Technology, retail, logistics, financial services

Notable strengths: :
Negotiation, clear drafting, stakeholder alignment

Representative Work

Global SaaS MSA rollout

Led redlines and negotiation playbook for APAC enterprise customers, reducing cycle time by 35%.

Sector: Technology • Value: Confidential

Distributor network refresh

Re‑papered distributor agreements across 6 jurisdictions; harmonised pricing and IP protections.

Sector: Consumer goods

Early dispute resolution

Resolved supply chain dispute within 4 weeks through structured negotiation, avoiding litigation.

Outcome: Settlement with ongoing relationship

Notes: Examples are illustrative and anonymised. Outcomes depend on facts and strategy.

Publications & Insights

Commercial indemnities: a practical guide

How to balance caps, carve‑outs, and procedures in supplier contracts.

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PDPO essentials for SaaS vendors

Checklist for security addenda and data processing terms in Hong Kong.

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Negotiation playbooks that work

Turning legal positions into sales‑friendly talking points.

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Speaking & professional memberships

Panelist — Tech Contracts Summit, Hong Kong

Guest lecturer — Contract Negotiation, HKU

Member — Hong Kong Law Society; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Assoc.)

Credentials

Admissions

Solicitor, Hong Kong SAR
Solicitor, England & Wales (non‑practising)

Education

LL.M., Commercial Law — University of Hong Kong
LL.B. — University of Bristol

Awards & recognition

Recommended, Commercial Contracts — Legal 500
Asia Pacific 2024
Arbitration mooting coach — HKU

Languages & jurisdictions

Primary practice in Hong Kong with cross‑border experience coordinating counsel in Singapore, the UK, and Mainland China.

English Cantonese 粵

Right‑fit matters

For local laws outside our core licences, we partner with vetted firms and remain your single point of contact.

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  • Conflicts and scope check
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Work with the team

Experienced lawyers with proven expertise.

Alex Wong

Senior Associate — Corporate
MSA SaaS PDPO

Jenny Lam

Counsel — Data & Privacy
DPIA Security DPA

Ryan Choi

Associate — Disputes
MSA SaaS PDPO

Alex Wong

Senior Associate — Corporate
Negotiation Litigation support