Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP fields a ‘no-nonsense operation’, and is praised for its ’outstanding service’, displaying significant depth of expertise in UK and US tax issues. Yash Rupal, who leads the practice, has ‘experience, insight and knowledge of the wider market’, and advises corporate clients, financial institutions, and investment funds on a broad range of transactional and planning matters. Sarah Lindley's practice covers M&A, restructurings, and tax planning, among other matters. Caleb McConnell, who made partner in January 2024, has core strength in the tax structuring of investment funds and cross-border M&A.
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‘The team is headed by Yash Rupal, who in my opinion has been the best tax lawyer in the UK market for banking and financial markets for the past twenty odd years. He is proactive and sees the wider picture, anticipating issues and providing solutions.’
‘Yash Rupal - Stands out in the UK legal sector in terms of experience, insight and knowledge of the wider market and a network which he uses to great effect. He has been at the top of his game for decades.'
'Mark Kingstone - Incredible experience built up as a magic circle tax partner with hugely broad experience and knowledge. Quite simply, the guy you want on your team.'
'They are a no-nonsense operation and provide outstanding service.'
'Yash is truly in a class of his own in terms of UK tax capabilities with a practice and experience that spans structured finance, M&A and funds management.'
Clients clés
- Apax Partners
- Apollo Asset Management
- Bain Capital
- Black Rock
- Blackstone
- Bridgepoint Group plc
- Corsair Capital
- Cinven
- CVC Capital Partners
- EQT
Points forts
- Advised CVC in the establishment of its ninth buyout fund, CVC Capital Partners IX (Fund IX). CVC announced that the fund closed at €26 billion.
- Representated Software AG in its sale of StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG’s Super iPaaS enterprise technology platforms, to IBM for €2.13 billion.
- Representedf KKR in its recommended offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Smart Metering Systems plc.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Sarah Lindley
Responsable de la pratique
Yash Rupal
Autres avocats clés
Sarah Lindley; Caleb McConnell; Mark Kingstone