Handling matters involving some of the largest investment funds in the US, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises private equity firms and asset managers, including alternative asset managers,. While demonstrating strength in fund transactions, the group particularly stands out for its fund formation within secondaries and its management of secondaries transactions, for which Lauren King is well reputed as well as practice head Michael Wolitzer, whose strength also lies in secondary transactions as well as private investing. Jordan Cross, who is described as ‘commercial and solutions focused’ is another key figure in the team. Other core areas of expertise for the group are the formation of infrastructure and real estate funds, for which Barrie Covit and Jonathan Karen stand out, but work also extends to venture capital funds and other private funds. This versatility of knowledge of different asset classes is encapsulated by Jason Herman, whose expertise spans credits credit and real estate funds. All team members mentioned are located in New York.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is always fully staffed across multiple practice areas which are relevant for our transactions. These teams work together seamlessly to deliver complex solutions.'
- 'They have partners who are very responsive, on top of all the details, and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'The team are real industry experts. They provide exceptional commercial advice.'
- 'Jordan Cross is commercial and solutions focused.'
- 'I think that the breadth and depth of the team are terrific. Moreover, I’m particularly impressed with the focus on secondary transactions. Lauren King is one of the best lawyers I’ve worked with and is a formidable presence in her generation of the industry.'
- 'Lauren King is a rising leader in private equity secondaries.'
Key clients
- American Industrial Partners
- Benefit Street Partners
- Blackstone
- The Carlyle Group
- Intermediate Capital Group
- KSL Capital
- Lexington Capital Partners
- Pretium
- Prime Finance
- Riverwood Capital
Work highlights
- Representing Lexington Partners in the establishment of the $22.7 billion Lexington Capital Partners X, and associated vehicles.
- Representing Silver Lake in the establishment of its $20.5 billion seventh buyout fund, Silver Lake Partners VII.
- Representing of Blackstone in the establishment of its $22 billion Blackstone Senior Direct Lending Fund.
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Practice head
Michael Wolitzer
Other key lawyers
Jordan Cross; Barrie Covit; Jonathan Karen; Lauren King; Glenn Sarno; Jason Herman