David Lieberman

Simpson Thacher represented affiliates of Digital Colony Partners in connection with its acquisition of Landmark Dividend LLC (“Landmark”). The transaction closed on June 2, 2021. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.~~Landmark is a real estate and infrastructure acquisition and development company focusing on the digital infrastructure, wireless communications, outdoor advertising and renewable power generation industries. Landmark currently manages over 5,000 assets originated on behalf of Landmark, its active private investment vehicles and Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP (NASDAQ: LMRK). LMRK is a publicly-traded subsidiary of Landmark established to acquire, own and manage a diversified, growing portfolio of real property interests and infrastructure assets.~~Digital Colony is a leading global investment firm dedicated to digital infrastructure. With a heritage of over 25 years investing in and operating businesses across the digital ecosystem including towers, data centers, fiber, and small cells, the Digital Colony team manages a $32 billion portfolio of digital infrastructure assets on behalf of its shareholders and limited partners.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes David Lieberman, Chris May, Ana Sanchez, Malik Ladhani and Garrett Perconti (M&A); Drew Purcell and Brian Mendick (Tax); Brian Gluck and Jason Hwang (Credit); David Rubinsky, Alisa Tschorke and Garrick Ehlers (ECEB); Lori Lesser, Bobbie Burrows and Sam Watters (IP); Adeeb Fadil and Noreen Lavan (Environmental); Krista McManus and Dennis Loiacono (Real Estate); Steven DeLott (Insurance); and Peter Guryan, Kelly Karapetyan and Nathaniel Bronstein (Antitrust).

Aug 6

1 min

Simpson Thacher was named a Telecommunications Group of the Year for 2021 by Law360. The Firm was recognized for its work advising on nearly two dozen mergers, acquisitions and financing deals in the telecom sector, including on billions of dollars in broadband infrastructure deals. David Lieberman, Head of the Firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice, was quoted extensively in the profile on the group’s successes over the past year, including Stonepeak’s $8.1 billion acquisition of Astound Broadband and the $854 million acquisition of Boingo Wireless by Digital Colony. Partners Breen Haire and Eli Hunt were also quoted.~~To read the full profile, please click here (subscription required).

Feb 22

1 min

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Adam Arikat has joined the Firm’s Houston office as a Partner in the Tax Practice. “Adam’s experience crafting sophisticated tax solutions for companies and sponsors will enhance the Firm’s ability to advise on a broad scope of transactions in Houston and across our global platform,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “In particular, his work across the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors, among others, will be a tremendous asset to our clients, and we are very pleased to welcome him to the Firm.” Adam advises public companies and private equity sponsors, and their portfolio companies, on the tax aspects of the full range of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, investments, divestitures, joint ventures, financings and restructurings. He counsels clients on matters across the energy and infrastructure industries, including oil and gas, renewable energy, energy transition and impact investments, as well as the use of the IRA and tax credits. He also advises sponsors on tax matters related to the formation of funds. He additionally has deep experience in addressing tax considerations related to high-profile real estate transactions, including the formation of REITs. Adam joins the Firm from Kirkland & Ellis LLP. “A creative and commercial transactional lawyer, Adam’s deep experience with tax issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and fund formation, among other areas, is a great match for Simpson Thacher’s multifaceted Tax Practice,” said Marcy Geller and Nancy Mehlman, Co-Heads of the Firm’s Tax Practice. David Lieberman, Managing Partner of Simpson Thacher’s Houston office, said, “The Firm’s Houston office is home to a broad transactional practice and Adam’s tax experience will be a perfect complement to our team in helping our clients across the oil and gas, power and renewables, energy transition, infrastructure and real estate sectors, on their most significant and complex transactions.” “Simpson Thacher is recognized for its preeminent Tax Practice and its collegial culture. That, combined with its deep roots in the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors, makes it a wonderful fit for my practice,” said Adam. “I am excited to join this exceptional team.” Simpson Thacher’s Tax Practice is continuously called upon by multinational corporations, banks, investment funds and other leading companies for advice on their largest and most complex transactions. The global team works closely with colleagues in the Firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Private Funds and Real Estate Practices, among others, to offer clients the full spectrum of deal and fund capabilities. For more information, please click here.

Jan 24

2 min

Simpson Thacher Partner Gabe Silva has been named “Lawyer of the Year” at the TMT Finance Awards USA 2025. Given annually, this award recognizes top lawyers leading the way on dealmaking in the digital infrastructure space. Gabe was recognized for his work advising on numerous market-leading transactions in the sector over the past year. Among others, these included advising DigitalBridge in a $9.2 billion equity investment round in Vantage Data Centers, which was named “Data Center Deal of the Year,” and advising DigitalBridge in a $3.3 billion tower deal with Verizon, which was named “Towers Deal of the Year.” In addition, EQT’s sale of Lumos to a joint venture between T-Mobile and EQT Infrastructure VI, on which a Simpson Thacher team led by Matt Gabbard and David Lieberman advised EQT, was named “Fiber Deal of the Year.”~~To learn more about the TMT Finance Awards, and to view the full list of winners, please click here.

Sep 10

1 min

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Katy Lukaszewski has joined the Firm’s Houston office as a Partner in the Energy and Infrastructure Practice. “As the energy market continues to evolve and clients look for new opportunities in the sector, Katy’s substantial industry experience complements the strength of both the Firm’s Houston office and its global Energy and Infrastructure Practice,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “We are pleased to welcome her to Simpson Thacher.” “The Houston office has a strong reputation for its deep energy and infrastructure expertise and best-in-class transactional counsel. Katy is a rising M&A star, and her practice will seamlessly align with the team,” said David Lieberman, Managing Partner of the Houston office. “Katy is an innovative and commercially-minded dealmaker. We know she will be an incredible asset to clients as we continue to advise on matters at the forefront of the energy and infrastructure sectors,” said Breen Haire, Co-Head of the Firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice. Katy represents companies and private equity sponsors across a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, with a focus on upstream oil and gas, as well as consumer products. She is recognized as a leading energy lawyer by Chambers USA. Katy joins Simpson Thacher from another international law firm. “Simpson Thacher has a premier M&A practice, extensive industry experience and a wonderful culture. I’m excited to join this exceptional team, and to advise a great roster of clients on some of their most complex and interesting transactions,” said Katy. Simpson Thacher’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice advises many of the industry’s leading players around the world, ranging from energy and infrastructure companies to financial sponsors, banks and investors active in the sector. Simpson Thacher’s Houston office has extensive experience in exploration and production, midstream, refining and petrochemicals, oil field services, energy transition, renewable energy, utilities and infrastructure. The Firm provides innovative solutions to address clients’ changing needs amidst shifting markets, as well as deep insight into the highly regulated and competitive energy and infrastructure environment. Recognized as a leading energy and infrastructure advisor, Simpson Thacher also guides sophisticated sponsors in the formation of cutting-edge energy and infrastructure funds, and in related investments. For more information, please click here.

Nov 9

2 min