LAWYER PROFILE

S Todd Crider

Global 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Latin America - International Counsel

5 years ranked

Capital Markets

Latin America - International Counsel

5 years ranked

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Brazil

4 years ranked

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

USA

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate Partner and Head of the Latin America Practice advising clients on international corporate finance transactions, M&A and project finance. Represents U.S. and non-U.S. corporations, private equity firms and investment banks in M&A transactions, equity and debt offerings, project financings and special situations. Practice focuses on Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

Career

Partner, elected in 2000.

Professional Memberships

New York City Bar Association; International Bar Association; Founding Chair, Cyrus Vance Center for International Justice.

Personal

B.A., magna cum laude, Samford University (1987); License d'histoire Université de Paris IV, Sorbonne (1988); J.D., Columbia School of Law (1991).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Reputed practitioner Todd Crider benefits from a strong track record advising clients on M&A transactions in Latin America. He is renowned for leading private equity M&A deals on behalf of international investors operating in Peru and Mexico.

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Capital Markets - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Todd Crider enjoys vast experience in advising high-profile clients on a range of debt and equity transactions emanating from Latin America. His jurisdictions of activity include Mexico and Chile.

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

S Todd Crider is head of the firm's Latin America practice and is widely respected in the Brazilian market. Sources note his seniority and experience in Brazil-related matters. He is particularly well regarded for his advice to financial institutions and private equity players.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Todd Crider is a spectacular lawyer for significant M&A deals in Latin America. He is highly active across the region.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
I have a great opinion of Todd Crider as he understands the Latin American market well.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Todd Crider is very professional and knowledgeable about capital markets in Latin America.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
Todd is well regarded and active in Brazil.
Corporate/M&A (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Todd Crider is very good and well known in the market.
Corporate/M&A (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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