SIMON LESS ASSOCIATES is a consultancy with the expertise to help firms, regulators, consumer bodies and government:

• navigate complex regulatory, market and political environments with clear and effective strategies 

• develop and design workable public policy positions and regulatory proposals

Simon Less is an expert in economic regulation and wider public policy and strategy development. He has worked as a leader in economic regulators, in Whitehall departments, in a consumer body and in a political think tank - and has over a decade of consulting experience. 

Simon is able to draw on a network of specialist associates.

Wider public policy

SIMON LESS ASSOCIATES also applies its expertise more widely across areas of public policy, advising on policy positions and designing robust policy proposals.

Simon has worked for HM Treasury and other government departments, firms and charities across public expenditure, tax, competition, international development, environment, energy, criminal justice and regional policy. He has advised ministers, board members, senior executives, senior officials and parliamentarians on policy - at both strategic and technical levels. 

Simon has the experience to judge what works and what does not - and how the Treasury, or regulators, are likely to view a proposal.