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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

USA Guide 2026 : California


Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - California

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is highly regarded for its broad capital markets practice, consistently representing high-profile companies, private equity sponsors and underwriters across complex transactions. The firm offers expertise across the full spectrum of securities offerings, including advising major technology companies on high-value IPOs. It has experience assisting in first-time issuances from both the investor and growing-business perspectives.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented the founders of ServiceTitan in connection with their $625 million initial public offering.

Strengths

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  • They have the talent and expertise to perform anything requested and they are extraordinarily responsive to our needs.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA
  • Simpson Thacher's experience in working with PE issuers, makes them especially qualified to advise on the legal and practical elements of the transaction.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA
  • The Simpson Thacher team has decades of experience that makes their advice trustworthy.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dan Webb
    Band 1Dan Webb

    Dan Webb

    Dan Webb provides counsel to industry-leading clients on a wide range of capital markets matters. His transactional skill set encompasses public and private offerings of debt and equity, including IPOs.
    • Dan is commercial and understands the business issues very well.

      Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA
    • Dan is terrific to work with. He is smart, practical and responsive.

      Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 1William B Brentani
    Band 1William B Brentani

    William B Brentani

    Distinguished attorney William Brentani represents issuers, underwriters and private equity sponsors in a wide variety of debt and equity transactions. He is highly sought after for his expert counsel on transactions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology and retail.
    • He has a deep understanding of his clients and proactively gives a heads up when he sees an issue or challenge arising.

      Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA
    • Bill is extraordinarily responsive and an incredibly practical advisor.

      Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 3Heidi Mayon
    Band 3Heidi Mayon

    Heidi Mayon

    Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience in handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including the technology and energy sectors.

    • Heidi is always accessible and provides expert opinions.

      Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA

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