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Provided by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher is the world’s leading legal advisor in the private equity sector – and has been at the forefront of the industry for 50 years now. Since the earliest days of private equity, clients have sought Simpson Thacher’s advice across the spectrum of private equity activity and the firm continues to be the counsel of choice for many of the world’s most sophisticated private equity firms. Simpson Thacher’s scale and depth of experience provide insight into the needs of every participant in private equity transactions: private equity sponsors, senior bank lenders, subordinated and bridge lenders, management and financial investors and underwriters. Since 2020, the Firm has ranked among the top two law firms in both U.S. and Global Private Equity Buyouts (by value) by Mergermarket and has been named a “Private Equity Practice Group of the Year” by Law360 for 15 consecutive years, including 2025.

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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 multijurisdictional and high-value buyouts at the industry's cutting edge. The firm regularly works alongside clients in the development and implementation of novel private equity financing and acquisition methods. It 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

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advised Blackstone on its $8.4 billion take-private acquisition of Smartsheet.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Simpson operates at consistently excellent levels. They are experienced and disciplined in practicing the best in client service.

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They are our most trusted advisers on the most complicated deals. They have a great understanding of what is important to us.

Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability respondent
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They are all-round really excellent at what they do and have great M&A practitioners who are very skilled.

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