Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP counts high-profile financial and investment firms, private equity investors, and sovereign wealth funds on its client roster, the firm is also particularly well-versed in syndicated and private credit financings, as well as recapitalizations. In New York, Alexandra Kaplan co-leads the firm with Brian Steinhardt, Kaplan is a strong choice for banks and private credit funds on syndicated and direct lending transactions. She is also particularly well-versed in asset-based lending, bridge facilities, and restructuring transactions. Steinhardt is proficient in bank and bridge loan financing and acquisition financing. Patrick Ryan advises investment banks on the syndication of senior credit facilities and is versed in private credit financing. Ryan is also a key contact for JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs and is knowledgeable of the alternative capital market. William Sheehan is noted for his strength in direct lending, syndicated leverage finance, and private credit transactions.