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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett offers an outstanding private equity practice with an international reputation for excellence, making regular appearances in some of the most complex and high-value transactions in the market. Acts for an enviable array of household name investor clients and portfolio companies, who turn to the firm for its traditional strengths in transactional matters, exit strategies, financings and fund formation work.
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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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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.

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

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Elizabeth A Cooper
    Elizabeth A Cooper

    Elizabeth A Cooper

    Elizabeth Cooper is esteemed for her deep understanding of a broad range of complex deals, offering recognized skills in both private equity transactions and strategic M&A matters.

    • Elizabeth is terrific. She has a great commercial sense and in-depth knowledge of the private equity space.

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    • Elizabeth is exceptionally smart and always offers sound advice.

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  • Marni J Lerner
    Marni J Lerner

    Marni J Lerner

    Marni Lerner is highly regarded for her ability across the private equity space, with clients turning to her for some of their most complex transactional needs.

    • Marni is strategic, thoughtful and business-minded. She is the best lawyer I have ever worked with and cares deeply about client success.

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    • Marni has deep expertise and excellent commercial judgment.

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  • Brian M Stadler
    Brian M Stadler

    Brian M Stadler

    Brian Stadler is sought after for his particular expertise in real estate transactions, including acquisitions involving REITs.
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  • Anthony Vernace
    Anthony Vernace

    Anthony Vernace

    Anthony Vernace enjoys an excellent profile in the private equity space for his track record in advising on high-end transactional matters on behalf of a range of major sponsors.

    • Anthony is a truly exceptional legal adviser.

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    • Anthony is a really good and effective lawyer.

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