Simon J. Price KC, LLB

Managing Partner | Attorney-at-Law
📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam & London, UK
Founder of SJP – 2002

Simon J. Price is the Founder and Managing Partner of SJP, an internationally respected legal and strategic advisory firm serving expatriates, private individuals, and corporations across multiple jurisdictions.

With over two decades at the helm of SJP and a distinguished career spanning government service and private practice, Simon has earned a reputation as a tactical and results-driven advocate. Recognised for his strategic acumen, discretion, and cross-border expertise, he is widely regarded as the trusted adviser of choice for expatriates, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational businesses navigating complex legal challenges.

Appointed Queen’s Counsel (QC) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and now recognised as King’s Counsel (KC), Simon brings the highest standard of advocacy to every matter he undertakes.

Early Life & Education

Born in London in 1966, Simon’s early years were shaped by adversity. Abandoned at the age of nine and raised in an orphanage, he developed the resilience, grit, and self-reliance that continue to underpin his professional and personal ethos.

He read Human Resources Management at Middlesex University, graduating with First-Class Honours, before serving a decade as an Associate with the UK Government, managing immigration operations across China, Vietnam, Australia, and the Philippines.

Driven by a commitment to justice, Simon earned his LLB (First-Class Honours) at the University of Bristol, was Called to the Bar in 2002, and went on to receive the distinction of KC—a recognition of excellence at the very pinnacle of the Bar of England and Wales.

Career Highlights

    • Over 20 years leading SJP as an international legal consultancy.
    • More than 2,500 successful client outcomes in multi-jurisdictional, high-risk cases.
    • Strategic counsel to multinationals, expatriates, and HNW individuals.
    • Recognised authority on immigration, governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.
    • Widely respected for combining UK legal tradition with deep cultural understanding of Vietnam.

Practice Areas

Simon’s work spans a broad spectrum of legal services, with particular expertise in:

    • General Counsel – Advisory work for expatriates, SMEs, and individuals in Vietnam, covering criminal law, corporate governance, and disputes.

    • Notary Public – Trusted, internationally recognised notarial services for families, businesses, and cross-border transactions.

    • Spousal & Family Migration – Specialist counsel for expats married to Vietnamese nationals, securing visas and residency.

    • Blacklist Representation – Resolving immigration blacklisting and overstay cases with speed and discretion.

    • Wills & Estate Planning – Cross-border inheritance planning and asset protection for expat families.

    • Power of Attorney (POA & EPOA) – Drafting and executing POAs across jurisdictions.

    • Family Law – Marriage registration, divorce, custody, and inheritance issues affecting expat–Vietnamese families.

    • VCAT Advocacy – Representation in Guardianship and Administration proceedings before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Approach

Simon’s philosophy is simple: use the full scope of the law, not just the path of least resistance. His practice is marked by innovative strategies, proactive case-building, and a refusal to accept half-measures.

As Legal 500 remarked:

“His tactical acumen is awesome… Clients leave with solutions having arrived with problems. A very intelligent lawyer who is a tactical genius – his lateral thinking is frightening.”

Licences & Jurisdictions

Simon is authorised to practise or hold rights of audience in multiple jurisdictions, including:

    • United Kingdom – KC, full rights of audience in all courts, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court of Justice.

    • United States (California, Florida, New York) – Notarial authority for documents originating from or intended for use in the U.S.

    • Australia – Recognised to practise under international reciprocity provisions, with collaboration alongside Australian counsel as required.

    • European Union – Holder of an Overseas Practice Certificate, with rights of audience across EU and Commonwealth jurisdictions.

    • Canada – Recognised to practise under reciprocity provisions, with capacity for cross-border family, estate, and commercial cases.

    • New Zealand – Full rights of audience across all courts, including the Supreme Court.

    • Vietnam – Practising adviser with nearly three decades of experience navigating Vietnamese law and government processes.

Beyond the Desk

While a Londoner by birth, Simon’s true home lies in Vietnam, where he has been embraced as part of the community. His personal commitments are as significant as his professional ones:

  • Angel Orphanage (Ho Chi Minh City) – Long-term support, mentorship, and education initiatives.
  • Food Security – Funding food distribution for vulnerable families in both urban and rural communities.
  • Education Projects – Financing and supporting the construction of rural schools.
  • Youth Mentorship – Guiding young people toward life-changing opportunities.

Simon’s philanthropic work is entirely self-funded—never donation-based—reflecting his belief that giving back is not charity but personal duty.

Outside of law and community projects, Simon remains active, enjoys exploring Vietnam’s landscapes and cultures, and is currently writing his autobiography—a powerful story of resilience, survival, and his extraordinary journey from hardship in the UK to global recognition as a King’s Counsel.