Simpson Thacher scoops world’s biggest takeover
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s marquee private equity client Blackstone has emerged victorious in the battle to lead the world’s biggset takeover. Blackstone had to table a $38.9bn (£19.8bn) bid to successfully acquire Sidley Austin client Equity Office Properties (EOP), America’s biggest commercial property group set up by Chicago entrepreneur Sam Zell. Blackstone, which had made […]