Clare Gaskell

Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

Band 3

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Clare Gaskell

Practice Areas

Partner in Simpson Thacher’s London Office who advises on private M&A, public takeovers, equity capital markets (including IPOs), and general corporate matters, with a focus on private equity and other financial sponsor clients. Clare has particular experience in law and regulation applicable to U.K. listed companies, and handles complex cross-border transactions with international counterparties.

Career

Joined Firm in 2009; became Partner in 2015.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of England and Wales (2005).

Personal

B.A., St. John’s College, Cambridge (2000); Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Nottingham Law School (2001); Diploma in Legal Practice, Nottingham Law School (2002).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK

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

Claire is absolutely excellent and she has a good radar for key legal issues. She is also thoughtful and proactive.

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondent
UK

Claire is absolutely excellent and she has a good radar for key legal issues. She is also thoughtful and proactive.

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondent
UK

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