LAWYER PROFILE

Clare Gaskell

UK 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Practice Areas

A Corporate Partner in Simpson Thacher’s London office, Clare Gaskell advises on private M&A and public takeovers as well as equity capital markets transactions and other corporate matters, including minority and preferred equity investments, consortium transactions, restructurings and management equity plans, with a focus on private equity and other financial sponsor clients. Clare has particular experience in law and regulation applicable to UK-listed companies and handles complex cross-border transactions with international counterparties.

Career

Partner, joined the Firm in 2009.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Personal

Nottingham Law School, LPC (2002); Nottingham Law School, GDL (2001); University of Cambridge B.A. (2000).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Clare Gaskell counts a number of highly regarded private equity sponsors among her list of clients. She routinely advises with respect to domestic and cross-border M&A deals and takeovers, among other matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Clare is a sophisticated attorney with excellent commercial awareness.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Clare is great - she knows what matters and what doesn't, and she provides practical advice.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession