Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises a broad range of infrastructure investors, corporates, and sponsors on complex, high-value transactions across the UK and international markets. Particularly active in digital infrastructure, energy transition, transport, and regulated utilities, the team is noted for its experience through the full investment cycle from development and financing through to acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings. Amy Mahon leads the team and acts for a range of marquee infrastructure investors and asset managers on both domestic and cross-border M&A and joint ventures. Paul Hibbert and Claire Williams are recognised for their infrastructure finance expertise, handling the full spectrum of debt products and structures. Jiaying Zhang and Paul Foote demonstrate strong capabilities in domestic and international M&A and private equity transactions, while Emma Serginson is also noted for her work in debt finance.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'A leading infrastructure finance team with impressive deal flow and track record. They are my go to team for any type of infrastructure financing with an impressive ability to deliver complex deals and handling multiple parties under time pressure.'
‘Stand out partners include Paul Hibbert, who is one of the finest infrastructure lawyers in Europe, with a keen understanding of commercial aspects, excellent negotiation skills, and unwavering commitment to the deal and its clients; Emma Serginson who has worked with Paul for a while and is an excellent lawyer, with first class technical and negotiation abilities.’
'Excellent communicators with a great depth of knowledge in the corporate finance field. Extremely helpful when dealing with lenders and importantly taking a commercial and pragmatic approach. They also have taken the time to ensure an excellent understanding of our business and industry sector which is valuable.'
‘Unique combination of sector expertise and M&A capabilities.’
‘This is a strong and responsive team led by the very capable and approachable Amy Mahon.’
‘Amy Mahon is a truly amazing lawyer but also very human.'
Key clients
- Actis
- Ancala Infrastructure
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- BlackRock
- Blackstone
- Bridgepoint
- ContourGlobal
- CVC Capital Partners
- DigitalBridge
- EQT
- GIC
- John Laing
Work highlights
Representation of EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund and GIC on their joint acquisition of a majority stake in Calisen Group, Britain’s largest independent owner and manager of smart meters, from a consortium of funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners.
Representation of the bank and institutional creditors (including US PP investors) in its multi-creditor common terms platform financing of DWS’ portfolio company, Stagecoach, one of the largest bus operators in the UK.
Representation of Stonepeak in connection with its €2.1bn equity recapitalisation of euNetworks, a Western European bandwidth infrastructure company.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Corporate and M&A
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners: Corporate and M&A
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Amy Mahon
Other key lawyers
Paul Hibbert; Claire Williams; Jiaying Zhang; Paul Foote; Emma Serginson