The firm’s strong relationship with Blackstone is what sets Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP apart, handling significant REIT M&A and capital markets work for them. Aside from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, the firm represents investors and underwriters in securities matters. Leadership is shared between three partners, Brian Stadler, Sasan Mehrara, and Edgar Lewandowski. Stadler represents clients in take-private transactions and is an expert in M&A. On the capital markets front, Lewandowski is a specialist, regularly advising on spin-offs, IPOs and other equity and debt offerings. Tax is where Mehlman excels, drawing on extensive knowledge of the tax matters related to fund formation. Benjamin Wells is well-versed in the launch of REITs and SEC-registered offerings.
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Key clients
- Blackstone, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust and Blackstone Mortgage Trust
- Invitation Homes
- KKR Real Estate Finance Trust
- Centerbridge Partners
- DigitalBridge Group
- BioMed Realty
- Oaktree Real Estate Income Trust
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
- QTS Realty Trust
- PS Business Parks
Work highlights
- Advised Blackstone Real Estate Partners X in the $10 billion acquisition of AIR Communities.
- Advised KSL Capital Partners on its $1.4 billion acquisition of Hersha Hospitality Trust in an all-cash transaction.
- Advised Clarion Partners in the launch and ongoing representation of Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund, the first ever “1940 Act REIT”.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Brian Stadler; Sasan Mehrara; Edgar Lewandowski
Other key lawyers
Benjamin Wells