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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Products - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher operates a highly regarded and long-standing high-yield practice. Supporting significant issuer clients and underwriters on complex transactions, the firm brings to bear complementary services in the field of banking and finance. In particular, the team is noted for representing large portfolio companies of private equity groups and has extensive experience in the UK, Europe and the USA.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP resented KKR on its acquisition financing in respect of its EUR22 billion offer for the purchase of fixed-line network of Telecom Italia.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicholas J Shaw
    Nicholas J Shaw

    Nicholas J Shaw

    Nicholas Shaw is a well-known expert on all things high-yield and works with clients on a full range of transactions. He is sought out by companies, banks and private equity firms for advice on offerings, acquisitions and restructurings.

    • He is highly regarded and has been around a long time.

      Capital Markets: High-Yield Products respondentUK
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  • Gil Strauss
    Gil Strauss

    Gil Strauss

    Gil Strauss is a well-regarded practitioner who continues to represent a mixture of issuers and private equity firms on high-yield transactions. He comes highly recommended for his work in the area of US securities.
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