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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP are a leading presence in the private equity sector, advising both firms and portfolio companies on the most noteworthy multi-jurisdictional and high value buyouts at the industry's cutting edge. Regularly works alongside clients in the development and implementation of novel private equity financing and acquisition methods. Demonstrates broad geographical strengths, acting for investors across North and Latin America, Australasia and Europe.

Notable practitioners

Elizabeth Cooper and Marni Lerner are key contacts. They are based in the firm's New York office.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented Apollo Global Management in its strategic minority investment in PetSmart.

Strengths

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  • Simpson lawyers are well-suited to complicated, sophisticated and creative matters. It's what they do best.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • Simpson offers incredible client service. They go above and beyond.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
  • Simpson Thacher is intimately familiar with complex organizational structures, has an exceptional sense of institutional risk tolerance and consistently delivers flawless execution.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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