Atty. Simon Michael Saddleton
Simon Michael Saddleton is a lawyer practicing investment funds, advisers and derivatives, securities and futures regulatory, commodity pools and 4 other areas of law. Simon Michael received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Commodity Pools & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 18+ Years Experience
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About Simon Michael Saddleton at a Glance
Simon Michael Saddleton is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2008) and Cornell University (B.A., 2001). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon Michael Saddleton
- Simon Michael Saddleton is a lawyer practicing investment funds, advisers and derivatives, securities and futures regulatory, commodity pools and 4 other areas of law
- Simon Michael received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Simon Michael practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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Simon Michael Saddleton's Areas of Legal Practice
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Securities Law in Chicago
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Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Simon Michael Saddleton
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 Michael Saddleton's practice in the field of securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Simon Michael Saddleton brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Securities Practice
Concentrating on securities means Simon Michael Saddleton's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Simon Michael Saddleton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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