Department profile
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : New York

Share profile

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a group of market-leading experts handling a number of the biggest financing deals in the US and globally. In addition to a deal sheet of top-class acquisition financings, it offers expertise in asset-based lending, as well as more general term loans and revolvers. The firm is well-reputed among all sectors of the market, with corporates, sponsors and lenders turning to the group for large transactions.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented KKR in its acquisition with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, of 45% equity interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Simpson Thacher has consistency in talent and execution from associate through partner, and hands-on partner involvement, always.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • STB's finance practice is extremely efficient. They can anticipate asks and have tools ready to go at various stages of a process.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • They are able to give both great legal advice, but also keep the business perspective in mind, so it is a very holistic approach and very much a partnership.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • They provide incredible responsiveness at any time, on any day.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • They are very much specialists and carry over their knowledge of other markets.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Patrick J Ryan
    Patrick J Ryan

    Patrick J Ryan

    Patrick Ryan's illustrious client list comprises some of Wall Street's most prominent financial institutions. He is known for his expertise in the investment-grade finance market.
    View profile
  • Brian M. Steinhardt
    Brian M. Steinhardt

    Brian M. Steinhardt

    Brian Steinhardt is highly thought of for handling acquisition financings, typically acting for borrowers.

    • Brian is excellent. He is very sophisticated, relentless and smart.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    View profile
  • William Sheehan
    William Sheehan

    William Sheehan

    William Sheehan is well known for his strong lender-side practice. He regularly advises clients on sophisticated acquisition financings.

    • He is very sophisticated.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Bill is highly qualified and knows how to get a deal done.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Alexandra Kaplan
    Alexandra Kaplan

    Alexandra Kaplan

    Alexandra Kaplan co-leads the firm's banking and credit practice. She is particularly commended for her corporate finance work.

    • She is a very talented leader.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • I love working with Alexandra.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Brian Gluck
    Brian Gluck

    Brian Gluck

    Brian Gluck is cultivating high-level experience counseling borrower-side clients on obtaining and amending complex credit facilities.

    • He is experienced, incredibly thorough and technical.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Brian is really great from a client perspective and makes you feel like you are his only client.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Brian has got the ability to see around corners.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    View profile
  • Katherine Reaves
    Katherine Reaves

    Katherine Reaves

    Katherine Reaves has experience in handling a wide array of issues, including advising on refinancings and ABL facilities.

    • Katherine is a fantastic lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (6)

New York

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership