Simpson Thacher and Sidley bag largest buyout in history
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Sidley Austin landed roles on the latest private-equity backed megadeal set to break a slew of records. Marquee Simpson Thacher client Blackstone launched a $36bn (£18.9bn) bid for America’s biggest landlord, Equity Office Properties Trust (EOP), making it the largest buyout in history. Blackstone’s acquisition beats Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR)’ […]