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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Impact Investing

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Rankings

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Impact Investing - USA

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is regularly sought out by private equity funds, family offices, nonprofits and foundations in the impact space. The group offers experience advising on fund formation and operational matters, as well as other impact-related transactional matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP assisted Apax Partners with the formation and raising of approximately $900mn for the company's global impact fund. The fund has the mission of tackling environmental and social issues.

Strengths

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  • Simpson Thacher is a leader in this space.

    Impact Investing respondentGlobal
  • Simpson Thacher is skilled and has experience with complicated deals.

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  • Simpson Thacher has a very strong funds practice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3David A Shevlin
    Band 3David A Shevlin

    David A Shevlin

    David Shevlin is Head of the Exempt Organizations practice. He advises a range of clients, including international and domestic exempt organizations, as well as private foundations and public charities on impact-related matters.

    • David is very knowledgeable.

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  • Up and ComingJohn Bennett
    Up and ComingJohn Bennett

    John Bennett

    John Bennett expertly advises public charities, private foundations and institutional investors on impact-related transactions. His expertise includes a broad range of investment activities, including the structuring and documenting of private equity funds, venture capital funds and energy funds. He is active in the areas of education, affordable housing and climate change.

    • John is excellent.

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