Mr Jonathan Goldstein > Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

The team at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP handles tax aspects of transactions in M&A, capital markets and private funds across a diverse range of sectors including energy, video gaming, and telecommunications for a client base consisting of banks, multinational corporations, and investment funds. Co-headed by Nancy Mehlman, whose capabilities span across mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions as well as fund formations, while Marcy Geller advises clients on tax aspects of private investment fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures and corporate restructurings and bankruptcies. Jonathan Goldstein provides assistance on tax matters regarding financial institutions, renewable energy transactions, and bankruptcies while Russell Light has extensive experience with debt restructurings, credit investments, and real estate transactions, and is well-regarded for representing high-profile private investment funds. Sophie Staples continues to impress across a number of offerings including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and securities offerings.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises international and domestic corporations, banks, and investment funds on the full spectrum of deal and fund capabilities, with particular emphasis on private equity, including fund formation and fundraising. Co-head Marcy Geller in New York specializes in a wide range of tax matters and recently represented KKR in various acquisitions. Nancy Mehlman also co-leads with specific expertise in M&A, real estate transactions, and fund formations, recently advising on BlackStone Real Estate’s multi-billion dollar acquisition. Jonathan Goldstein advises on tax matters related to renewable energy transactions, corporate restructurings, and bankruptcies, as well as cross-border matters. Drew Purcell is adept in a broad range of tax matters, including private equity transactions and fund formations. Russell Light is experienced in M&A, joint ventures, financing and real estate transactions, and bankruptcy matters, and Sophie Staples advises private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on tax aspects of investments, acquisitions, and divestitures. In Washington DC, Benjamin Rippeon represents complex and high-profile transactions both domestically and internationally. Joining the practice is Adam Arikat from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.