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Dell Technologies to Spin-off VMware

Simpson Thacher is representing Dell Technologies in its agreement to spin-off its 81% equity ownership interest in VMware, Inc. Read More >

Atif
Azher

William
Dougherty

Microsoft to Acquire Nuance for $19.7 Billion

Simpson Thacher is representing Microsoft in its acquisition of Nuance Communications, Inc., in an all-cash transaction valued at $19.7 billion. Read More >

Alan
Klein

Anthony
Vernace

Simpson Thacher Represents Financial Advisors in the Direct Listing by Roblox

The Firm represented the financial advisors in Roblox’s direct listing. With a market capitalization of approximately $45 billion, this is the largest-ever direct listing by market capitalization. Read More >

Kevin
Kennedy

The Firm Secures Dismissal in Pandemic-Related Securities Class Action

The Firm obtained the dismissal of a class action lawsuit surrounding Velocity’s IPO, the first decision on a motion to dismiss in a securities class action involving pandemic-related allegations. Read More >

James
Kreissman

Stephen
Blake

Silver Lake Partners VI Raises $20 Billion

The Firm represented Silver Lake in the approximately $20 billion closing of Silver Lake Partners VI, reported to be the largest-ever technology-focused private equity fund. Read More >

Jonathan
Karen

Foley Trasimene Acquisition Corp. II and Paysafe Announce Merger

The Firm is advising Paysafe in its merger with special purpose acquisition company Foley Trasimene Acquisition Corp. The transaction reflects an approximately $9 billion enterprise value for Paysafe. Read More >

Elizabeth
Cooper

Katherine
Krause

Simpson Thacher and Yale Law School Fight for U.S. Veterans

Following a watershed opinion secured by the Firm and the Veterans Legal Services Clinic at Yale Law School, Simpson Thacher and the VLSC continue to advocate for United States veterans. Read More >