Atty. Simon Leefatt
Simon Leefatt is a Senior Counsel at the Firm. Simon’s practice is focused on corporate transactions, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side), equity and debt fundraising, joint ventures, commercial lending, intellectual property, technology transactions and venture capital investments.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Sherman Oaks, CA
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About Simon Leefatt at a Glance
Simon Leefatt is a business and m&a attorney based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law (2026). Serves clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon Leefatt
- Simon Leefatt is a Senior Counsel at the Firm
- Simon’s practice is focused on corporate transactions, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side), equity and debt fundraising, joint ventures, commercial lending, intellectual property, technology transactions and venture capital investments
- In addition to counseling his clients on a wide range of transaction types, Simon acts as external general counsel to emerging companies, providing guidance to C-suite executives and senior leadership on a broad range of legal matters such as regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk mitigation and commercial contract negotiations
- Simon advises public and private company clients across various industries, including consumer goods, retail, information security, healthcare, media, entertainment, education services and technology
- His broad background also includes advising distributed ledger and blockchain technology companies
Practice Areas Explained
Simon Leefatt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Simon Leefatt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sherman Oaks.
Business & Corporate Law in Sherman Oaks
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Sherman Oaks
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sherman Oaks
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sherman Oaks are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Sherman Oaks Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sherman Oaks-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sherman Oaks Choose Simon Leefatt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Simon Leefatt's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Simon Leefatt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sherman Oaks
A Sherman Oaks-based practice means Simon Leefatt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Simon Leefatt Handles in Sherman Oaks
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