Mr Arthur Robinson > Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP remains at the forefront of the DCM field with a proven record in both issuer and underwriter representation. It has a broad mix of investment grade, high-yield, structured finance and mezzanine finance engagements. The firm routinely appears towards the top of the league tables for investment grade and high-yield debt offerings, both for issuers and underwriters. It has a fine reputation for representing first time issuers and has an exceptional blue-chip corporate client base, along with private equity houses and their portfolio companies. In 2023, it advised the underwriters on multiple debt offerings by Pfizer, totalling $31bn. Roxane Reardon is at the forefront of big-ticket transactions, leading many of the firm’s headline deals. Kenneth Wallach is another leading figure, along with Ryan Bekkerus, Hui Lin and Jonathan Ozner. Arthur Robinson is a seasoned and outstanding practitioner. Jessica Asrat and Lia Toback were promoted to the partnership in 2023. All named individuals are based in New York.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is noted for representing both issuers and underwriters; it has gained additional market share in underwriter engagements in recent years. It is widely recognized for its expertise in headline and high-value deals along with its capabilities across the leveraged finance and high-yield debt landscape. Much of its practice remains connected to acquisitions made by its private equity clients and their portfolio companies. Its client base includes many established issuers that are moving towards investment grade status. Kenneth Wallach is an experienced capital markets practitioner with a fine record in high-yield debt, representing a range of corporate, private equity and investment banking clients; Silver Lake is a regular client. Arthur Robinson is one of the most experienced practitioners in the market and continues to advise on headline deals. David Azarkh, Marisa Stavenas and John Ericson are also key names. All named individuals are based in New York.