LAWYER PROFILE

Seema Shah

UK 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds: Private Equity

UK-wide

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Practice Areas

Seema Shah is a member of our Private Funds Practice based in London, focusing on the sponsoring and operation of private investment funds, and other aspects of private investing in alternative asset classes, including the structuring of executive carried interest and co-investment arrangements and separate account arrangements. Seema has advised some of Europe’s leading sponsors on some of the largest fundraisings in Europe, including Apax Partners, BC Partners, Coller Capital, CVC Capital Partners and CVC Credit Partners.

Career

Partner, joined the Firm in 2013.

Personal

Nottingham Law School, LPC (2004); University of Cambridge B.A. (2003).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Seema Shah acts for leading sponsors on the formation of European private equity funds, including growth and secondaries funds.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Seema Shah is a highly experienced partner with excellent commercial and legal skills across a wide range of topics.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Seema has really good command of the subject area and gives good advice.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Seema is confident and easy to work with. She takes the time to understand the client's needs and feels like a true partner.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession