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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Banking & Finance - Texas

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a strong bench of finance practitioners, with a special focus on the energy sector. The firm handles high-value acquisition financings and regularly advises on various finance products focused on the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas markets. It possesses significant experience in restructuring transactions and reserve-based lendings. The team is well placed to advise borrowers, secured lenders and institutional investors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented Group 1 Automotive in an amendment to its syndicated revolving credit facility led by US Bank.

Strengths

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a broad base of knowledge, deep industry relationships, and great connectivity into the institutional finance world.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew Einbinder
    Matthew Einbinder

    Matthew Einbinder

    Matthew Einbinder is acknowledged for his work in banking and credit transactions, particularly in energy and project financings.

    • Matt fully dedicates himself to every deal. He is an expert and very patient in explaining the market to clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • David M Nemecek
    David M Nemecek

    David M Nemecek

    David Nemecek's practice spans the breadth of the finance market, advising on a range of transactions from acquisition financings to restructurings. He is also adept at handling leveraged buyouts.

    • David is extremely experienced and creative. He's a massive problem-solver.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Erland Modesto
    Erland Modesto

    Erland Modesto

    Erland Modesto regularly works with clients in the energy space on a range of financing matters.

    • Erland is fantastic. He is incredibly intelligent and diligent.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Brandan Still
    Brandan Still

    Brandan Still

    Brandan Still often works on financing mandates. His clients include high profile banks.

    • Brandan is an incredible attorney with the perfect balance of legal guidance and general business-savvy.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Bryce Kaufman
    Bryce Kaufman

    Bryce Kaufman

    Bryce Kaufman is an up-and-coming finance practitioner, adept at handling a range of finance transactions for both lender and borrower clients.

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  • Fern Han
    Fern Han

    Fern Han

    Fern Han is a highly regarded attorney with experience representing lenders in cross-border transactions. Her work includes assisting clients with restructuring syndicated loan facilities, as well as acquisition financings.

    • Fern is an excellent attorney, very strong technically and very good communicator. She is clear, a good negotiator, and able to distill important points, representing clients very well.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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