David Spencer (Director)
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“Simcocks Advocates is active on multi-jurisdictional banking matters. The team, which has grown through the hire of two new associates, is headed by experienced practitioner David Spencer. Heis one of the most experienced insurance lawyers on the Isle of Man. The absolutely excellent practice has been working with Aon Insurance Managers (Isle of Man) Ltd and Castletown Insurance Managers Ltd.”
2009 Legal 500
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“Simcocks Advocates is applauded for its ‘first-class service’ and ‘unstuffy, no-nonsense attitude’. David Spencer’s team provided regulatory advice to London lawyers acting on behalf of Hiscox.”
2010 Legal 500
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“Simcocks Advocates provides advice that is ‘always on the money’, with ‘experienced’ team head David Spencer particularly recommended. In 2009, the firm handled a steady flow of restructuring and regulatory work, and also advised Thomas Miller Investment on the establishment of TMI Income Fund”
2010 Legal 500
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“David Spencer’s team at Simcocks Advocates is ‘highly responsive’, with Alex Spencer praised as ‘diligent and able to understand issues from a client’s perspective’. The firm kept busy on a series of loan restructurings in 2009, and clients include Barclays, DEG and RBS.”
2010 Legal 500
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“David Spencer has expertise in banking, insurance, regulation, media and entertainment and shipping. He is vastly experienced and considered a strong transactional lawyer.”
2010 Chambers and Partners
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“David Spencer is ‘responsive, helpful, quick and always ready to go that extra mile’. He is recommended for ‘high-quality advice and delivery’. He is said to ‘provide exceptional service’, and is recommended for banking and finance instructions.”
2008 Legal 500
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“Simcocks has substantial share of the captive market and has been involved in much of the complex reorganisation and restructuring work spawned by the regulatory changes affecting offshore centres. David Spencer is recommended.”
2007 Legal 500
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In Brief:
Admitted 1993 Isle of Man; 1975 England and Wales. David’s practice areas include general corporate, banking and finance, insurance and shipping. He has extensive experience in banking and insurance law, regulation and compliance. His specialisms include the drafting and implementation of bespoke bank loan and security documentation, media and entertainment finance documentation and insurance contracts. He has particular experience in schemes involving the transfer of insurance business and schemes of amalgamation.
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Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public
Education:
University of Bristol (LLB 1972).Memberships:
Isle of Man Law Society; Law Society of England and Wales (non-practising).
