Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP‘s finance offering is well-placed to advise on high-value and cross-border acquisition finance, alongside a portfolio of mandates in project finance, and is broadly capable in the asset-based, back-leverage, and syndicated lending space. The New York-based team is jointly headed by Alexandra Kaplan and Brian Steinhardt. Kaplan’s expertise in syndicated lending, distressed finance, restructuring, acquisition and asset-based financing, along with broad experience in leveraged and investment grade loans, complements Steinhardt’s breadth of expertise in infrastructure and energy finance, investment grade and leveraged lending, along with a roster of syndicated financings. Patrick Ryan is sought by investment and commercial banks for asset-based and leveraged finance mandates. William Sheehan includes among his portfolio of matters debtor-in-possession and bridge financing. David Teh is highly active in cross-border financing, along with senior secured and unsecured loans. Matthew Einbinder co-heads the Houston practice, which is notably comprised of Erland Modesto, who has over ten years’ experience in energy financing, LBOs, back leveraged and reserve-based financing.
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- 'The firm has so much deal flow that one of the things that makes them so good at what they do is that they know what is market, and the respect they get from other counsel really helps deals get done.'
Key clients
- Apax Partners
- BlackRock
- Blue Owl
- Brookfield
- Centerbridge
- Cushman & Wakefield
- DigitalBridge
- EQT
- Goldman Sachs
- Hellman & Friedman
- Integrum
- KKR
Work highlights
Representing JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BNP Paribas and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in connection with committed financing for Amphenol Corporation’s proposed acquisition of CommScope Holding Company Inc.’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions business.
Representing JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in connection with committed debt financing for Alkermes plc's proposed acquisition of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc.
Representation of the financing sources, led by J.P. Morgan and TD Bank and including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), in connection with committed financing supporting Dalinar Energy Corporation’s bid for PDV Holding, Inc., the indirect parent of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, for a stated net purchase price of $7.382 billion, subject to adjustment.
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Practice head
Alexandra Kaplan; Brian Steinhardt
Other key lawyers
Patrick Ryan; William Sheehan; David Teh; Matthew Einbinder; Erland Modesto