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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Impact Investing

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Impact Investing - USA - Nationwide

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 advised an infrastructure investment firm on the establishment of its second closed-end renewable energy fund, structured to accept subscriptions from multiple investors.

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 Shevlin is very good at providing technical advice.

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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.

    • I think very highly of John Bennett. He is extremely knowledgeable, with a strong commercial sense, and provides helpful, practical advice.

      Impact Investing respondentUSA

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