Simpson Thacher represented Encore Global, a Blackstone portfolio company and global leader in event production and technology, in connection with its strategic acquisition of FIRST, a global leader in event marketing and brand experiences. The acquisition expands Encore’s global network and continues its mission to best serve customers on their event journey by delivering a full range of events and solutions across any location.
This strategic combination further enhances Encore’s ability to serve customers across key global markets. By blending Encore’s global footprint with the FIRST embedded on-campus model, the combined organization will be able to serve customers in more innovative ways across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Geoff Bailhache, Gemma Cullen and Neha Goyal (U.K. Corporate); Elizabeth Cooper, Michael Chao, Malik Ladhani and Madeline Moore (U.S. Corporate); Sarah Lindley and Cassandra Hamill (U.K. Tax); Meredith Jones, Jacob Chefitz and Ruoxi Zhang (U.S. Tax); and Caitlin Lucey, Teri Tillman, Courtney Thomson and Mtume Sangiewa (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits).