Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP‘s highly experienced team works within the firm’s full service offering to provide comprehensive services to foundations, individuals, charities, and other groups active in the non-profit sector. The New York-based practice is ’unparalleled in their expertise, creativity, and responsiveness’ and demonstrates key expertise in matters relating to impact investments. Team lead David Shevlin is active on behalf of domestic and international groups and has experience across the healthcare, cultural, and education sectors, among others. John Bennett co-heads the endowment advisory practice and advises both donors and recipients on all matters relating to investment activities. Jennifer Franklin is a key contact for corporate transactions in the space, advising on mergers and dissolutions as well as on issues relating to charitable gift-planning. Other core team members include Maura Whelan, who advises individuals and corporations on a broad range of charitable endeavors, and Kevin Roe, who advises public and private charities, foundations, and other companies on operating issues.
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‘STB's not-for-profit group excels in a niche area of the law where expertise is rare. We use the firm as a lawyer's lawyer to address issues where we are uncertain. There is not a lot of law in the not-for-profit space, so experience matters in order to make decisions. You cannot look up the answers to many issues in a book. STB always has the answers.’
‘We work primarily with Kevin Roe. He is excellent on many fronts. His depth and breadth of knowledge is incredible. Further, he is always available on short notice and his demeanor suits the practice perfectly.’
'The Simpson Thacher team is unparalleled in its expertise, creativity, and responsiveness.'
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David Shevlin