Wheatly MacNamara Named Among Financial News’ Fifty Most Influential Lawyers
Simpson Thacher European Managing Partner Wheatly MacNamara has been named among 2026’s “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers” by Financial News in its annual list ranking the top legal professionals in Europe. Wheatly was recognized for her leadership of the Firm’s European offices during a period of record headcount growth and financial performance. The report highlights that Wheatly is widely recognized as one of the leading private equity real estate lawyers in the market and describes her as a trusted advisor to Blackstone, one of the most influential investors in European real estate. It highlights her work on several high-profile transactions, including advising Blackstone on the 200-plus acquisitions to create the Mileway last-mile logistics platform and its subsequent record-breaking €21 billion recapitalization, as well as Blackstone’s €2.3 billion acquisition of a portfolio of industrial real estate assets in France from Proudreed.
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