Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Noted for its capabilities across a host of work streams, including majority stake sales and whole issued share capital acquisitions, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is routinely engaged by a mix of leading PE firms and corporates. The firm boasts strong coverage, with primary areas of focus being media, real estate, and sport. The team is led by London-based Ben Spiers, a highly experienced M&A specialist. European managing partner Wheatly MacNamara is well-versed in handling high-value private equity transactions, particularly in the real estate sector, while James Howe is consistently involved in major mandates, including a number of multi-billion-Euro acquisitions. Amy Mahon and Geoffrey Bailhache are noted for their tech sector acumen, and Clare Gaskell is renowned for her corporate law expertise.