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Chambers Review

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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket - London (Firms)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is a market-leading practice and go-to team for leveraged finance and refinancing transactions for sponsors. The team has a wealth of expertise advising on work spanning senior secured loans, bridge loans and high-yield bonds. Its premier team is able to handle US financial instruments and also boasts the ability to advise on fund finance transactions. The team remains a popular choice for global private equity clients and their portfolio companies.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher advised TDR Capital and I Squared Capital on the financing for their acquisition of Applus. The deal included an EUR800 million term loan and a EUR200 million revolving facility.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

They are very responsive, very commercial and they have great experience across full spectrum of requirements.

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondent
UK

I have not had an issue to-date that Simpson Thacher have not been able to support on.

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondent
UK

Simpson Thacher set the standard for market knowledge, professional excellence, client-focus and cost-effectiveness.

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondent
UK

It's a superb practice and they take a partnership approach on deals with clients. They show excellent judgement on execution and terms.

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondent
UK

Their strengths are knowledge, innovation and responsiveness.

Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket respondent
UK