Mr Jonathan Goldstein > 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.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP offers a renowned capital markets tax practice which advises on initial public offerings and provides solutions to issuers. The practice offers the full spectrum of deal and fund capabilities including financings, capital markets transactions and restructurings. The team also has expertise in providing tax advice relating to real estate investments by fund sponsors. Nancy Mehlman co-heads the practice and advises on fund formations, partnerships and joint ventures. Other co-head Marcy Geller has expertise in REITs and real estate transactions while Jonathan Goldstein provides advice with respect to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. All lawyers are in New York.