Alex Ward

Qualified in England & Wales (UK), 2017

Practice Areas

Corporate

Professional Bio

Alex Ward is an Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in London. With a focus on Corporate law, Alex has developed a robust legal career, having previously worked at Clifford Chance where he served as a Lawyer and Trainee Solicitor. Alex holds an LPC from BPP University Law School, a GDL from the College of Law - London, and a BA from the University of Warwick. His experience spans various roles, including a Vacation Scheme Student and Training Coordinator, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

London

+442072756500

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Simpson Thacher advises TGI Sport (Bruin Capital and Quadrant Private Equity) on acquisition of Supponor

- TGI Sport acted as the acquirer in this Acquisition transaction. - The acquisition targeted assets operating in the Sports Media Technology sector. - The transaction was announced on 30 Jul 2024 with a reported value of 1080000000.0.

Jul 30 2024

1B

Private Equity

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CVC Acquires M Group Services

Simpson Thacher is advising CVC Capital Partners ("CVC") in connection with its acquisition of M Group Services, the U.K.’s largest provider of essential infrastructure services and solutions, from PAI Partners. CVC is investing out of Fund IX, its most recent fund which closed at €26 billion in 2023, becoming the largest private equity fund ever raised, and brings substantial experience of investing in and growing U.K. businesses.~~Headquartered in the U.K., M Group Services, supports and partners with major essential infrastructure providers in water, energy, telecom and transport by providing recurring repair and maintenance services. The business has over 100 years of heritage, employs more than 11,000 people and operates from over 216 locations nationwide.~~The Simpson Thacher team included Geoffrey Bailhache, James Campisi, Lloyd Wood, Alex Ward, Andrew Cho and Fran Towers (Corporate); Shahpur Kabraji, Andrew Bechtel and William Choules (Banking and Credit); and Yash Rupal and Oliver Rosshandler (Tax).

Jun 27

Experience

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Associate
2022 – Unknown

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Clifford Chance

Lawyer
2017 – 2022
Trainee Solicitor
2015 – 2017
Vacation Scheme Student
2012 – 2012

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Resources Group

Milbank LLP advises PAI Partners on sale of M Group Services to CVC Capital Partners, with Simpson Thacher advising CVC on the acquisition.

- M Group Services acted as the acquirer in this Acquisition transaction. - The acquisition was executed in the Infrastructure Services sector, strengthening the buyer’s strategic position. - The transaction was announced on 2024-06-27 00:00:00 with a reported value of 13000000000.

Jun 27 2024

13B

Private Equity

Simpson Thacher advises Oakley Capital on investment in Steer Automotive Group

- Oakley Capital acted as the acquirer in this Private Equity transaction. - The acquisition targeted assets operating in the Automotive sector. - The transaction was announced on 30 Apr 2024 with a reported value of 5000000000.0.

Apr 30 2024

5B

Private Equity

Simpson Thacher advises Software AG (Silver Lake) on sale of TrendMiner to Proemion (Battery Ventures)

- Proemion acquired TrendMiner from TrendMiner in a acquisition on 2024-04-24. - Deal value was 470000000 (source: AI Estimation) Sector: Software. - Acquirer-side legal counsel was not specified.

Apr 24 2024

470M

M&A

Simpson Thacher advises TPIH on sale of 49% stake in COSCO SHIPPING Ports Spain to CMA CGM Group

- TPIH Iberia S.L.U acted as the seller in this M&A transaction. - The divestment involved assets operating in the Transportation sector. - The transaction was announced on 13 Jun 2023 with a reported value of 2280000000.0.

Jun 13 2023

2B

M&A

Simpson Thacher advises Oakley Capital on acquisition of Construction Testing Solutions from Palatine

- Construction Testing Solutions acquired Construction Testing Solutions from Construction Testing Solutions in a acquisition on 2022-08-30. - Deal value was 10000000000 (source: AI Estimation) Sector: Construction; Location: UK. - On the acquirer side, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised, led by James R. Howe, Ben Spiers, Chris Vallance.

Aug 30 2022

10B

Private Equity

1 min

Oakley Capital Invests in Steer Automotive Group

Simpson Thacher advised Oakley Capital in its investment in Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s leading B2B automotive services platform.~~Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Richard Steer, Steer Automotive is the UK’s largest and fastest-growing independent collision repair group, driving growth with more than 20 acquisitions and fuelling the expansion of its network of over 100 repair centres. The group facilitates repairs through its core passenger car and prestige repair centres, luxury brand centres and commercial vehicle locations.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes James R. Howe, Chris Vallance, Alex Ward, Lloyd Wood, Beanka Chiang, Oliver Heighton and Ella Hammond (Corporate); Robert Lee, Dzeneta Masteiko and Christine MacVicar (Funds); Caleb McConnell, Phoebe Adams and Sefia Jivraj (Tax); and Étienne Renaudeau and Sarah Chaudhuri (Antitrust).

Apr 30

1 min

Bruin Capital and Quadrant Private Equity portfolio company TGI Sport to acquire Supponor

Simpson Thacher advised Bruin Capital and Quadrant Private Equity portfolio company TGI Sport on its acquisition of Supponor, the leading live media virtual advertising specialist, with proprietary technologies and software that deliver virtual ads across thousands of live sports broadcasts worldwide.~~Supponor has been the market leader in the virtual advertising industry for the past decade, proven in live broadcast environments in thousands of sports events worldwide. Supponor’s virtual advertising solutions have been trusted by rights holders at top-tier events in sports and leagues across football, hockey, motorsport, basketball, rugby, and a host of other sports.~~The Simpson Thacher team included James R. Howe, Chris Vallance, James Evelegh, Alex Ward, Andrew Mon, Oliver Heighton and Edward Wilson (Corporate); Shahpur K Kabraji, Hannah Ho and Rachel Roberts (Credit); Étienne Renaudeau and Henry Llewellyn (Antitrust); and Sarah Lindley, Oliver Rosshandler and Tim Wells (Tax).

Jul 30

1 min

TPIH to Sell Stake in COSCO SHIPPING Ports Spain to CMA CGM Group

Simpson Thacher is representing TPIH Iberia S.L.U (“TPIH”) in connection with the sale of its 49% stake in COSCO SHIPPING Ports (Spain) Holding, S.L. to CMA CGM Group. Completion of the transaction is subject to all required regulatory approvals being obtained. The interest corresponds to an indirect stake of 49% in CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal, S.A.U., one of Spain’s largest container terminals, and an indirect stake of 38% in CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal, S.L. connecting Spain with the main ports in Northern Europe via the Atlantic Ocean.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes Amy Mahon, Jiaying Zhang, Alex Wilson, Alex Ward and Harry Smouha (M&A); and Sarah Lindley and Chris Dorman (Tax).

Jun 13

1 min

Silver Lake-Backed Software AG to Sell TrendMiner to Proemion

Simpson Thacher is advising Software AG, a company controlled by Silver Lake, on its sale of TrendMiner to Proemion, a company backed by Battery Ventures.~~TrendMiner produces a complementary, web-based, self-service analytics platform for monitoring critical equipment inside complex industrial environments. TrendMiner’s technology is used across industries including chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, power generation, food and beverage, and high-tech manufacturing.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes James R. Howe, Chris Vallance, Nishita Vasan, Ryan Kabat, Alex Ward, Emily Fanning, Robert Williams and Isabel Lam (Corporate); Lori Lesser, Alysha Sekhon and Nick Westbrook (IP and Data); Andrew Blau and Ryan Stott (ECEB); and Russell Light, Sarah Lindley, Ruoxi Zhang and Phoebe Adams (Tax).

Apr 24

1 min

Oakley Capital to Acquire Construction Testing Solutions

Simpson Thacher is representing Oakley Capital in its acquisition of Construction Testing Solutions (CTS) from Palatine and certain minority shareholders.~~CTS is a leading provider of on-site and laboratory testing services, servicing the U.K. construction, quarry products and civil engineering industries. Its network of ten laboratories, twelve field-based teams and six geotechnical and geoenvironmental consulting offices provides coverage across the United Kingdom, offering an extensive range of soil, aggregate, concrete and bituminous materials testing.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes James R. Howe, Ben Spiers, Chris Vallance, Jenny Leung, Nishita Vasan, Alex Ward, Jewel Zhu, Beanka Chiang and Oliver Heighton (Corporate); Étienne Renaudeau, Daniella Sinobad and Melissa Morton (Antitrust); Mick J. Tuesley and Jennifer Ho (CFIUS); and Meredith B. Jones (Tax).

Aug 30

1 min

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Training Coordinator
2011 – 2011