Sir Simon Robey

Simon began his career as a corporate finance adviser in 1983 at Lazard Brothers in London, moving to Morgan Stanley in 1987.

During his 25-year career at Morgan Stanley he held a variety of senior management positions, including Co-Head of Global Mergers and Acquisitions, Global Head of Financial Institutions and, latterly, Head of Morgan Stanley in the UK.

Simon left Morgan Stanley in January 2013 , joining Sir Simon Robertson at Robertson Robey LLP. In April 2014, Simon Robey and Simon Warshaw formed Robey Warshaw LLP. Robey Warshaw was acquired by Evercore in 2025.

Over his 44-year career he has advised on over US$2trillion transactions, including mergers, defences and acquisitions.

Simon was made an Honorary Vice President of the Royal Opera House in 2020, having served on the Board of Trustees and as Chair. Simon is also President of Britten Pears Arts, having preciously served as Chair. Simon is currently Chair of the Royal Academy of Music.

Simon has a life-long passion for sport and has played competitive squash, tennis, golf, and hockey. He is a keen Arsenal fan. Simon was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in June 2016 for services to music.

Simon has a life-long passion for sport and has played competitive squash, tennis, golf and hockey. He is a keen Arsenal fan. Simon was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in June 2016 for services to music.