Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Complemented by the firm’s private equity and banking practices, the London M&A team at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is highly regarded for its capabilities at the intersection of M&A and private equity work, as well as asset management M&A. Handling matters for major European and US sponsor clients such as KKR, Blackstone and Bridgepoint, the team advises on an range of matters including corporate acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, investments, restructurings, exits and public to private transactions. Heading up the London team, which includes English and US-qualified lawyers, is Ben Spiers . Former Blackstone managing director and European general counsel, Geoffrey Bailhache is well-versed in multi-jurisdictional private equity M&A, take private transactions and buyouts across different industries. Clare Gaskell offers capabilities in private M&A, public takeovers and equity capital market transactions. James Howe is regularly engaged by private equity funds and financial investors in cross-border transactions. Amy Mahon has a particular focus on energy and infrastructure work. Promoted to partner  in January 2023 are other key lawyers Lucy Gillett and Christopher Vallance. Public company takeover and private equity transaction specialist Adam Signy is also well-regarded in the market.