Transactions (International & Cross-Border Capabilities)

The London M&A team is focused on providing high-end, specialist advice to an elite roster of clients, with an excellent reputation acting for private equity sponsors. It provides a well-equipped contact point for US-based funds and corporate clients on substantial acquisitions in the UK and Western Europe and regularly collaborates with US and Asia M&A colleagues on global matters. The firm frequently advises on significant global transactions that are governed by UK or US law, reaching out to and directing a network of partner firms for local law expertise.

Combining a well-established London team with a top-tier New York practice, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is renowned for handling complex cross-border work with a strong focus on transactional mandates. The UK team is primarily responsible for the firm's work and clients across Europe as well as working in conjunction with lawyers in the firm's principal hub of resources in New York, which means it is chiefly engaged on high-value international work.