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Niels Jensen

Niels Jensen

USA 2026

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Transportation: Aviation: Finance

USA - Nationwide

4 years ranked

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

USA - Nationwide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Niels Jensen is a Partner in Simpson Thacher’s Capital Markets Practice, with a focus on securitizations, including transportation, digital infrastructure, whole business and PDP well securitizations. Based in the New York office, his practice encompasses a broad range of structured, asset-backed and corporate financing transactions, many of which are first-of-their-kind and feature novel structures and bespoke solutions.

Career

Practicing since 2011; joined Simpson Thacher as a partner in 2025. Prior to joining Simpson Thacher, Niels was a partner at another international law firm.

Professional Memberships

Member of the New York Bar.

Personal

Vanderbilt University Law School, 2011 J.D.; Belmont University, 2007 B.B.A. cum laude

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Transportation: Aviation: Finance - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Niels Jensen offers clients deep expertise in a range of aviation transactions, including structured financings, restructurings and joint ventures. He is co-head of the firm's aviation finance team.
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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Niels Jensen of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is widely considered as a strong choice for issuers operating in a range of sectors. He often advises on ABS transactions with cross-border complexities.

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Strengths

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  • Niels Jensen is absolutely fantastic and gets what the job is in reality. He is quick, creative and efficient.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: ABSChambers Guide to the USA

  • Niels is sharp, knowledgeable and good at problem-solving. He understands complex structures.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: ABSChambers Guide to the USA

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