Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Kyle Smit has joined the Firm’s New York office as a Partner in the Energy and Infrastructure Practice, where he will focus on M&A matters.
“Our clients are actively pursuing transformative deals to further their strategic priorities and business goals across industries. This includes major players across the energy value chain who turn to the Firm time and again to navigate complex transactions across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects,” said Eric Swedenburg, Head of the Firm’s Global Mergers and Acquisitions Practice.
“Kyle’s experience across this transactional landscape—from project development to M&A—strengthens our ability to deliver deep market knowledge and broad subject matter expertise on significant deals in the energy and infrastructure sector,” said Breen Haire, Co-Head of the Firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice.
“Kyle’s addition further deepens our robust global energy and infrastructure platform, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team,” continued Eli Hunt, Co-Head of the Firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice.
Kyle advises developers and private equity funds involved in the energy and infrastructure sectors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, spin-offs, restructurings, tax equity financings and other corporate and financing transactions. His practice focuses on power generation and transmission; renewable energy, including solar, onshore and offshore wind and hydroelectric; and infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging network projects.
“Simpson Thacher’s extensive expertise, collaborative culture and global platform make it uniquely positioned to advise sponsors on their most important energy and infrastructure transactions,” said Kyle. “I’m thrilled to join a team that pairs incredible sector experience with a deep dedication to seamless client service.”
Repeatedly recognized around the world by Chambers, Legal 500, The American Lawyer, Law360 and many others, Simpson Thacher’s Mergers and Acquisitions Practice is an industry-leader unrivaled in its reputation and unique in its breadth. The Energy and Infrastructure Practice advises many of the industry’s leading players around the world, ranging from energy and infrastructure companies to financial sponsors, banks and investors active in the sector. The Firm provides innovative solutions to address clients’ changing needs amidst shifting markets, as well as deep insight into the highly regulated and competitive energy and infrastructure environment. Recognized as a leading energy and infrastructure advisor, Simpson Thacher also guides sophisticated sponsors in the formation of cutting-edge energy and infrastructure funds, and in related investments.
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