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Simpson Thacher’s leadership regarding the democratization of access to private markets was featured in a Bloomberg Law column, “Simpson Thacher Aims to Realize Private Equity’s 401(k) Dreams.” The article highlights the Firm’s work in advising the largest alternative asset managers in developing products that broaden access to private investments for accredited investors. Quoted throughout the piece, Rajib Chanda, Global Head of Asset Management at the Firm, discussed how the market is preparing, testing and building out strategies designed to restore choice to U.S. investors to a broader range of investment opportunities in alternative assets. On the Firm’s early market share and preeminence in the space, Rajib said, “We have a bat signal. If someone, somewhere whispers the word retail or democratization, we show up. Even if people are just thinking about it.”

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