Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP distinguishes itself through its wealth of data center development expertise, having advised on major projects in Southeast Asia, Nevada, Virginia, Arizona, and Georgia. The practice group has been known to advise market-leading names like KKR, Goldman Sachs, and Sixth Street. In New York, Sasan Mehrara spearheads the practice and is a trusted advisor to Blackstone, assisting them with portfolio acquisitions, property financing transactions, and hospitality mandates. Scott Kobak is a respected practitioner whose practices encompass the residential, commercial, and logistics sectors. A notable highlight of his year was the sale of Park Avenue Tower to SL Green. Krista Miniutti is reputed for her depth of expertise in portfolio expansion matters, majority stake purchases, and joint venture formations. Erik Quarfordt has a proven track record in the multi-family space, and recently assisted Blackstone with the sale of 2064 units in Atlanta, Georgia, to Equity Residential. Whitney Salinas is a reference in the market for REITs, project financings, recapitalization transactions and CMBS issuances.