Simon Wolfe

Simon Wolfe is co-founder and Managing Partner of Marlow Global, where he advises executive committees of major companies, government ministers, and heads of state on navigating the intricate interplay of (geo)politics, commerce, and strategy. Simon specialises in helping clients protect politically exposed assets, manage economic and commercial diplomacy, and align international business operations with political realities to secure societal licence for investment. His counsel ensures businesses and governments succeed by working with, rather than against, (geo)political forces.

Simon’s career spans over 50 countries, encompassing high-stakes legal disputes, strategic lobbying, election campaigns, and complex cross-border transactions. He has advised on critical geopolitical risks, corporate strategy, and managing sensitive regulatory and political challenges, earning a reputation for delivering forward-thinking solutions to some of the world’s most pressing political and commercial challenges.

Before founding Marlow Global, Simon worked at a leading geopolitically focused law firm in London and served as Head of Legal for an international NGO dedicated to anti-corruption and freedom of speech. These roles cemented his expertise in managing intricate political, legal, and societal issues on a global scale.

Simon is admitted to practise law in Victoria, Australia. He holds an LLB from the University of Melbourne, an LLM from Stockholm University, and was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Melbourne for five years. His deep understanding of geopolitics, corporate strategy, and law underpins his ability to deliver impactful advice in today’s volatile global landscape.