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Simpson Thacher Publishes Leveraged Finance 101: A Covenant Handbook

The Covenant Handbook is a primer on the concepts that any company, from early stage pre-IPO companies to seasoned issuers, considering a leveraged finance transaction should understand. Read More >

Avalara to Be Acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $8.4 Billion

The Firm is representing Avalara in connection with its proposed $8.4 billion acquisition by affiliates of Vista Equity Partners in partnership with institutional co-investors. Read More >

Mario
Ponce

Michael
Chao

Simpson Thacher Secures Dismissal of “Data Exposure” Class Action Filed Against Ally

The Firm successfully obtained the complete dismissal of a putative class action filed against Ally Financial, Inc. and Ally Bank in the Southern District of New York. Read More >

Martin
Bell

The Firm Represents Investor Group on Financing for $10.2 Billion Zendesk Acquisition

The Firm is representing an investor group in connection with their obtaining commitments for the purpose of financing the investor group’s $10.2 billion proposed acquisition of Zendesk. Read More >

Brian
Steinhardt

William
Brentani

The Firm Obtains Appellate Victory in Dismissal of “RMBS Litigation Revival” Action

In a 6 to 1 decision, the Firm secured the dismissal of a “revival” action in the NY State Court of Appeals on behalf of DB Structured Products, Inc. reaffirming a decision by the NY Supreme Court. Read More >

William
Russell, Jr.

Broadcom to Acquire VMware for $61 Billion

Simpson Thacher is representing Silver Lake, the second largest shareholder of VMware, in connection with the announced $61 billion acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. Read More >

Atif
Azher

William
Dougherty

Edizione and Blackstone Infrastructure to Acquire Atlantia

The Firm is advising funds affiliated with Blackstone Infrastructure Partners in connection with the voluntary tender offer aimed at acquiring all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Atlantia S.p.A. ... Read More >