Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
About Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a respected presence in the London legal community, with 15 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom™ and 3 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the United Kingdom™. Since earning its first individual recognition in 2009, the firm has continued to stand out for work in:
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Banking and Finance Law
- Capital Markets Law
- Corporate Finance Law
- Financial Services
- Insolvency and Restructuring Law
- Investment Funds
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Equity Law
- Real Estate Finance
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location in the United Kingdom:
- London, United Kingdom
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Recognized Lawyers at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Claudia Upton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration. Claudia, who practices law in London, United Kingdom, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claudia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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