Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises international and domestic corporations, banks, and investment funds on the full spectrum of deal and fund capabilities, with particular emphasis on private equity, including fund formation and fundraising. Co-head Marcy Geller in New York specializes in a wide range of tax matters and recently represented KKR in various acquisitions. Nancy Mehlman also co-leads with specific expertise in M&A, real estate transactions, and fund formations, recently advising on BlackStone Real Estate’s multi-billion dollar acquisition. Jonathan Goldstein advises on tax matters related to renewable energy transactions, corporate restructurings, and bankruptcies, as well as cross-border matters. Drew Purcell is adept in a broad range of tax matters, including private equity transactions and fund formations. Russell Light is experienced in M&A, joint ventures, financing and real estate transactions, and bankruptcy matters, and Sophie Staples advises private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on tax aspects of investments, acquisitions, and divestitures. In Washington DC, Benjamin Rippeon represents complex and high-profile transactions both domestically and internationally. Joining the practice is Adam Arikat from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
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Testimonials
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‘I work across from the STB team on a number of deals. I think they are strong on the private equity side.’
‘Benjamin Rippeon is very commercial and understands what issues are worth focusing on.’
‘STB has the best tax practice I have worked with over my 30+ years of practice specifically in the private fund space. They worked on tax issues for private fund managers for investors in every relevant jurisdiction. Their analysis is quic, thorough, solution oriented and they are able to explain it clearly to non-tax experts. ’
‘Marcy Geller is the leader of the practice and handles our relationship. She is fantastic and great to work with. Ed Grais also assists us and does a very good job. ’
Key clients
- Advent International Corporation
- Alight
- Baring Private Equity Asia
- Blackstone
- Braskem S.A.
- Advent International Corporation
- Bridgepoint Group plc
- Businesssolver
- The Carlyle Group
- CBRE
Work highlights
Representation of Paramount Global (“Paramount”) in connection with its proposed merger with Skydance Media, LLC (“Skydance”).
Representation of funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC on tax matters in connection with its acquisition, together with funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC, of Truist Bank’s insurance brokerage business (“Truist Insurance”) in a transaction valuing the business at $15.5 billion.
Representation of New Mountain Capital in the formation and raising of New Mountain Partners VII, L.P. Fund VII closed at its hard cap of $14 billion in third party capital commitments, and at $15.4 billion in aggregate capital commitments, including the capital commitments from New Mountain and its professionals.
Lawyers
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
Marcy Geller; Nancy Mehlman
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Goldstein; Drew Purcell; Russell Light; Benjamin Rippeon; Sophie Staples; Adam Arikat; Ed Grais