Simon Duke serves as a Director with a distinguished career in corporate law and business strategy, renowned for providing legal counsel that integrates seamlessly with clients' strategic objectives. Over the years, he has cultivated a significant portfolio in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance, earning recognition in industry publications for his innovative approaches. Simon's career commenced at Gadens Lawyers, where he served as a Partner for almost a decade. His journey continued at Galilee, where he held positions from Partner to Managing Partner, and now Director. Throughout his tenure, Simon has led numerous high-profile transactions and governance overhauls, contributing to the firm's success. Based in Sydney, Simon's on-site presence at Carrington Street and later at Galilee has reinforced his role as a key legal advisor in the region. An alumnus of the University of Sydney, Simon graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws. He further honed his expertise at Harvard Law School, graduating with honours, which set the foundation for his esteemed career in law. Simon's leadership and dedication have consistently driven positive outcomes for his clients and firm alike.
Director
Galilee
Jun 2023 - Present • 3 years 5 months
Managing Partner
Galilee
Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 • 2 years 5 months
Partner
Galilee
Dec 2015 - Jan 2021 • 5 years 1 month
Partner
Gadens Lawyers
Aug 2006 - Dec 2015 • 9 years 4 months
BA, LLB
University of Sydney
Last checked: 21 Sept 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
