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Simpson Thacher takes five-partner Kirkland team for Chicago debut

Firm cites aim to build transactional, regulatory and disputes practices in Chicago as it opens office with team of private investment and family office partners

7 Aug 2026

Simpson Thacher strengthens London regulatory team with Freshfields partner hire

Emma Rachmaninov joins US firm as co-head of its European financial services and funds regulatory team

15 Jul 2026

Freshfields, Slaughters score lead roles on EQT’s £11bn Intertek takeover

Simpson Thacher, Clifford Chance, Linklaters and Sweden’s Vinge also guide deal that sees another London-listed firm bought out by foreign ​bidders

19 Jun 2026

Simmons & Simmons hires GC from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Emma Williams, who joins as a partner, replaces Ian Hammond in the role

12 Jun 2026

Simpson Thacher returns to Singapore after 20-year absence in private equity drive

New York firm cites city-state’s status as a ‘central hub for global investors and multinational businesses’

2 Apr 2026

Simpson Thacher raids Kirkland again to build out capital structure solutions practice

Brian Schartz and John Luze take the number of partners joining the practice from Kirkland to five

26 Mar 2026

Simpson Thacher hires Kirkland partner to head up new capital structure solutions practice

David Nemecek brings vast distressed situations experience; firm plans Dallas opening as part of the new practice launch

20 Feb 2026

Paul Hastings boosts London fund practice with Simpson Thacher hire

David Richardson joins as Paul Hastings rebuilds London partnership following slew of departures last year

2 Feb 2026

Paul Weiss expands London footprint with Simpson Thacher private equity partner hire

Paul Foote will head up the firm’s European infrastructure M&A coverage

22 Jan 2026

Simpson Thacher hires M&A partner from Wachtell in New York

Alison Preiss adds to a growing number of previously rare Wachtell departures over the past year

20 Jan 2026