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Best Buy to Acquire GreatCall

Simpson Thacher is representing Best Buy in its definitive agreement to acquire GreatCall for $800 million. Read More >

Alan
Klein

Sebastian
Tiller

Simpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in Initial Public Offering by Sonos

The Firm represented the underwriters, led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, in the initial public offering of Sonos. The offering raised gross proceeds of approximately $239.6 million. Read More >

Kevin
Kennedy

Katharine
Moir

Carlyle Raises $18.5 Billion for Seventh U.S. Buyout Fund

Simpson Thacher represented Carlyle in the establishment of its seventh fund dedicated to majority and strategic minority investments primarily in the U.S., Carlyle Partners VII. Read More >

Barrie
Covit

David
Greene

Simpson Thacher Obtains Landmark RMBS Appellate Victory

New York’s high court issued a standards-defining ruling in favor of Countrywide Home Loans in a closely watched lawsuit brought by financial guaranty insurer Ambac; Joe McLaughlin argued the appeal. Read More >

Joseph
McLaughlin

KKR to Acquire Envision Healthcare for $9.9 Billion

The Firm is representing KKR in its proposed acquisition of Envision Healthcare in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $9.9 billion. Read More >

Marni
Lerner

Michael
Holick

Simpson Thacher Honored as Pro Bono Publico Award Recipient

The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service will honor Simpson Thacher with the Pro Bono Publico Award at the ABA annual meeting in August for its exemplary commitment to pro bono projects ... Read More >

Joshua
Levine

David
Shevlin

GSO Capital Partners Closes Third Capital Solutions Fund at $7 Billion Hard Cap

Simpson Thacher represented GSO Capital Partners, Blackstone’s credit division, in the final closing of its third capital solutions fund, GSO Capital Solutions Fund III, at a hard cap of $7 billion. Read More >