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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Infrastructure - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's infrastructure team regularly advises on high-value and complex international M&A across a range of sectors, including telecoms and energy. The team also regularly assists infrastructure funds with debt refinancing and acquisition finance matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher advised EQT and GIC on their joint acquisition of a majority stake in Calisen, a UK-based owner and manager of smart meters.

Strengths

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  • One of the standout qualities of the team is their collaborative and solutions-oriented approach. They demonstrate a strong ability to integrate insights across disciplines and tailor their input.

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  • The team have superior depth of knowledge and explain matters well.

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  • The team at Simpson Thacher have strong, solid knowledge of the market and a great ability to manage lenders.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Amy Mahon
    Amy Mahon

    Amy Mahon

    Amy Mahon is sought after by infrastructure funds and private equity firms for her expertise in infrastructure transactions. She has a particular focus on the transport industry.

    • Amy Mahon is a superb lawyer who is very easy to deal with.

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    • Amy doesn’t just advise on deals - she shapes them.

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    • Amy Mahon has proven ability to deal with even the most complex deals across various geographies.

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    • Amy knows our business well and is excellent on all fronts.

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    • Combining deep legal expertise with exceptional commercial acumen, her ability to bring simplicity to complex transactions is remarkable. She leads with clarity, confidence and strategic insight.

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  • Paul Hibbert
    Paul Hibbert

    Paul Hibbert

    Paul Hibbert advises clients on various infrastructure transactions, including the financing and acquisition of energy and transport assets. He regularly represents private equity firms, asset managers and commercial lenders.

    • Paul is extremely helpful when dealing with lenders and, more importantly, taking a commercial and pragmatic approach.

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    • Paul Hibbert is the best lender legal counsel.

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    • Paul Hibbert is a real star and one of few true leaders in the infrastructure finance market.

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  • Claire Williams
    Claire Williams

    Claire Williams

    Claire Williams regularly advises infrastructure funds and financial sponsors on cross-border acquisition financing and debt refinancings.

    • Claire is very adept on the borrower side and very up to date on the most recent innovations in sponsor-led infrastructure deals.

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