Simon Ager is a Partner at PwC UK with more than 30 years’ experience advising on the tax aspects of major transactions. He specialises in M&A and advises corporate groups, financial and infrastructure investors and sovereign wealth clients on acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs, joint ventures, listings, mergers, refinancings and restructurings. His experience spans UK and international markets across a wide range of industries, with particular experience in complex carve-outs, IPOs and major corporate transactions. He also founded PwC UK’s specialist tax Sale and Purchase Agreement team advising clients on the protection of value in acquisitions or disposals.

Alongside his client work, Simon Ager is Chair of the PwC UK Supervisory Board. He was elected to the Board in 2021 and became Chair in January 2025. The Supervisory Board plays a central role in the governance and oversight of PwC UK, providing challenge and guidance to the firm’s leadership and considering matters of importance to the partnership and the firm as a whole. Its responsibilities include oversight of key governance matters, including the firm’s accounts, risk, partner affairs and remuneration, and aspects of the process for appointing the firm’s senior leadership.