Praised by clients for its 'expertise, market knowledge, professionalism, service, and zealous advocacy', Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP continues to be a prominent force in the high yield space, working with a diverse range of leading asset managers and blue-chip corporates on big-ticket, frequently cross-border transactions. Nicholas Shaw is a go-to adviser for major private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies whose recent engagements include multi-billion-Euro high yield deals. Lauded for his 'broad and deep knowledge and understanding of the market', Gil Strauss is particularly noted for his expertise in US securities law. Carol Daniel is another central figure in the group, with significant experience advising on acquisition financings, LBOs and broader corporate finance matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'They are the best of the best in terms of expertise, market knowledge, professionalism, service, and zealous advocacy.'
  • 'Gil Strauss has broad and deep knowledge and understanding of the market, our business, and our company's needs and wants.'

Key clients

  • Aggreko
  • Applus
  • Arrow Global
  • Aston Martin
  • BlackRock
  • Blackstone Private Equity/Blackstone Real Estate
  • Cerdia
  • Cirsa
  • Contour Global
  • Flutter
  • I Squared Capital
  • KKR

Work highlights

Advised KKR on its €22 billion Telecom Italia Offer for the Purchase of its Fixed-line Network. Representation of KKR on its offer for the purchase of fixed-line network of Telecom Italia, in relation to structuring and capital markets aspects of the transaction.
Advised TDR on its leveraged buyout of Applus. Representation of TDR Capital and I Squared on the €1.7 billion (equivalent) acquisition financing of Applus, including a €895 million bridge to bond financing.
Represented Aston Martin on its £1.5 billion notes offering in connection with its comprehensive refinancing transaction and other notes issuances.

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Carol Daniel

Practice head

Nicholas J. Shaw; Gil Strauss

Other key lawyers

Carol Daniel