We’re thrilled to share that our CEO, Simon Hill, has been recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025, supported by The Times.
Now in its eighth year, the programme celebrates the incredible entrepreneurs and business leaders who are driving growth, creating opportunities and making a real impact across the UK. Out of nearly 700 nominations, Simon has been named one of the Ones to Watch, recognising his leadership, ambition, and vision for Xperate’s continued global success.
This places Simon among an impressive group of UK business leaders who are shaping the future of their industries. Each year, the LDC Top 50 highlights individuals who are driving innovation, creating jobs, supporting their communities and leading with purpose.
This year’s cohort represents businesses from 67 towns and cities across the UK, employing nearly 10,000 people and generating over £1.2bn in combined revenues. It’s a showcase of the energy and ambition that continue to fuel UK entrepreneurship. The Ones to Watch category shines a spotlight on leaders who are scaling their businesses at pace and demonstrating exceptional potential.
At Xperate, we’ve built something special over the past four years. A fast-growing, global software development powerhouse that’s redefining what’s possible in legal technology. With more than 150 experts across the UK, India, North America, Australia and Europe, our team delivers cutting-edge software, consultancy and implementation services that help law firms around the world work smarter and grow faster.
Simon’s recognition is a reflection of the ambition that drives everything we do at Xperate.
Here's what Simon has to say about this impressive achievement:
“It’s a huge honour to be recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Business Leaders. This recognition is really about the incredible people at Xperate & our clients, who make our growth possible every day. We’ve built a truly global team united by innovation, collaboration and a drive to make a difference for our clients. As we continue to expand worldwide, our goal remains the same - to deliver world-class technology solutions that empower law firms and the legal tech sector to evolve; while creating a business that our people are proud to be part of as ultimately, it's all about the power of people.”
John Garner, Managing Partner at LDC, added:
“It’s been eight years since we launched The LDC Top 50 and in that time, we’ve had the honour of meeting some exceptional people. This year has been no different. I’d like to congratulate this year’s Ones to Watch on their success so far - we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for them.”
You can read more about The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025 here. Or picking up a copy of today’s Times (09/10/2025).
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