Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘The Simpson Thacher & Bartlett team is involved in some of the largest and most complex REIT M&A transaction and provides sophisticated advice across borders on multijurisdictional transactions.’

• ‘Brian Stadler is a seasoned veteran with a keen understanding of REIT deal dynamics. He gives thoughtful strategic advice and can cut through the noise to effectively negotiate for his clients' interests.

• 'Matt Rogers is an up-and-coming partner who has developed significant expertise, is always on top of the details and provides thorough and thoughtful advice.'

• ‘This team is a well oiled machine. They know precedent, they are extremely efficient. They are wonderful to work with. ’

• ‘Brian Stadler is the star. He has mentored associates and built them into a deep benched team. Matt Rogers is about to break out in his own right. ’

• ‘The Simpson team has a great cross-disciplinary practice, and brings creativity from its alternative investments practice into the REIT space. ’

• ‘Brian Stadler, Edgar Lewandowski, and others combine to provide full-service representation, with expertise in all aspects - including REIT formations, financing, capital markets and M&A. Client service takes precedence and egos are not an issue. Great combination of expertise and practicality. ’

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Brian Stadler

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Brian specializes in mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. He represents private equity firms and public and private companies in a wide variety of M&A matters, including leveraged buyouts, strategic mergers, minority investments, joint ventures, carve-outs and takeover defense. While he has counseled clients in a broad range of industries, Brian has extensive experience in M&A transactions involving REITs and other real estate companies. He has advised Blackstone on more than 30 take private transactions, including eight in a recent 13-month period and the landmark Equity Office Properties and Hilton acquisitions.

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Edgar Lewandowski

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Edgar Lewandowski is a Partner in Simpson Thacher’s Corporate Department, focusing his practice on capital markets and corporate governance matters. Edgar has wide-ranging experience advising a variety of REIT and other issuers, private equity sponsors and investment banks. The transactions he has handled include IPOs and other equity offerings, spin-offs, high yield and investment-grade debt offerings, convertible debt offerings, exchange offers and liability management transactions. Edgar also regularly advises boards of directors on general corporate and compliance matters.