Sophie Staples > Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is called upon by multinational corporations, banks, investment funds and other businesses for advice on their largest and most complex transactions, offering the full spectrum of deal and fund capabilities. The group has a leading M&A and private equity tax offering, exemplified by its recent involvement in Microsoft Corporation’s $75bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The team is also engaged on fund formations, matters relating to real estate investments by fund sponsors, and complex IPOs in the capital markets space. Based in New York unless stated otherwise, the team is spearheaded by seasoned corporate tax lawyers Nancy Mehlman and Marcy Geller, whose combined expertise spans M&A, real estate (including REITs), fund formations, joint ventures, and financings. Jonathan Goldstein specializes in private investment fund formations, while Russell Light is experienced in debt restructurings and big-ticket SPACs. Andrew Purcell is the first port of call for clients operating in the tech sector; recent highlights include multi-billion dollar acquisitions for DigitalBridge, New Mountain Capital and Silver Lake. Also noted for their strengths are up-and-coming Sophie Staples and Washington DC-based Benjamin Rippeon.