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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is recognized for its signature strengths in private equity transactions and investments, and offers additional know-how in private equity fund formation. The group displays expertise in buyouts, joint venture formations and corporate governance, and frequently handles cross-border deals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher advised Silver Lake on its $13 billion acquisition of Endeavor.

Strengths

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  • They are all-round really excellent at what they do and have great M&A practitioners who are very skilled.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Atif Azher
    Atif Azher

    Atif Azher

    Atif Azher is a standout practitioner in the private equity market who is active in domestic and cross-border transactions. He frequently handles transactions in the technology and life sciences industries.

    • Atif is a high-end M&A expert. If you have a complicated or high-value acquisition, he's the guy to go to.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
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  • Robert T Langdon
    Robert T Langdon

    Robert T Langdon

    Robert Langdon is noted for his prowess in representing private equity funds and their portfolio companies in M&A and buyouts.

    • He's very pragmatic, commercial and gets the deal done.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • He is very creative and thinks about things we didn't know we needed. He's very clever and a great deal scientist.

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