Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is frequently instructed by major investment firms on their multi-jurisdictional transactions and joint ventures. Wheatly MacNamara heads the team, and concentrates on acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. Samuel Charlton is noted for supporting international fund sponsors on their real estate matters. Angus Lennox joined the practice in November 2023 from an in-house position.

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Key clients

  • The Blackstone Group
  • KKR
  • Optimum Asset Management

Work highlights

  • Represented Blackstone affiliated funds led by Infrastructure, Real Estate and Tactical Opportunities in its entry into a joint venture with Digital Realty to develop four hyperscale data centre campuses across three metro areas on two continents.
  • Represented Blackstone Real Estate in its agreement to acquire a portfolio of logistics properties from the shareholders of AKF Logistik A/S.
  • Represented Blackstone Real Estate in its agreement to acquire a portfolio of logistics properties from affiliates of Corem Property Group AB.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wheatly MacNamara

Other key lawyers

Samuel Charlton, Angus Lennox