Nicholas J. Shaw

Simpson Thacher is advising Antler EquityCo S.à r.l (“Antler”), which is controlled by funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), in connection with the sale of approximately 63 million ordinary shares in the capital of Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (“BCG”) at a price of 247 pence per share, raising gross sale proceeds of approximately £156 million. This represents a full exit by Antler of its position in BCG, which is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.~~The sale comprises (i) approximately 59 million ordinary shares of BCG sold by Antler by way of an accelerated bookbuild to institutional investors, raising gross sale proceeds of approximately £146 million, and (ii) 4.2 million ordinary shares of BCG sold by Antler to BCG by way of an off-market purchase, for approximately £10 million, pursuant to a contract between Antler and BCG, which was approved by the shareholders of BCG at its Annual General Meeting on September 27, 2023.~~The Simpson Thacher team included James Howe, Lucy Gillett, Deborah Harris and Tory Hansen (U.K. Corporate); and Nicholas Shaw and Julia Szinovatz (U.S. Corporate).

Jul 18

1 min

Simpson Thacher is representing Technology Crossover Ventures (“TCV”) in connection with the acquisition by a consortium comprised of Denis Ladegaillerie, EQT and TCV of a block of 71.92% of the share capital of Believe to be followed by a tender offer to acquire 100% of the share capital of Believe, valuing the company at €1.52 billion.~~Headquartered in Paris, France, Believe is a global independent music company. Believe was co-founded by Denis Ladegaillerie in 2005 with a mission to partner with local artists and labels, supporting them in their creative journeys and to grow their audiences at each stage of their career and development. Today, Believe provides more than 1.3 million independent artists with marketing, artist development, production, publishing, branding, live and financing solutions in more than 50 countries around the world across more than 150 digital streaming providers, including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and Amazon.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes Geoffrey Bailhache, Ciaran Cronin and Rhona Luithle (M&A); Nicholas Shaw (Capital Markets); Étienne Renaudeau, Henry Llewellyn and Kelly Karapetyan (Antitrust); and Robert Guo, Amanda Miller and Stephanie Lee (Funds).

Feb 16

1 min

Simpson Thacher advised Expro, a global energy services provider, on the amendment and extension of its debt facilities.~~Expro (NYSE: XPRO) is a leading expert in well construction, well flow management and production, subsea well access, well intervention and integrity.~~The Simpson Thacher team included Antti Pesonen, Emma Lynam and Kwasi Mills-Bampoe (Banking and Credit, London); Tenzin Dolkar, Abdul Fasinro and Roey Vardi (Banking and Credit, New York); and Nicholas Shaw, Iakovos Anagnostopoulos and Amanda Obi (Capital Markets, London).

Oct 17

1 min

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has today announced that Bryan Robson and William Gwyn will join the Firm as Partners in the London office, where they will focus on leveraged finance matters.~~“Clients are increasingly looking for innovative structures to address their multifaceted financing needs,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “Bryan and Will are established leveraged finance lawyers with extensive experience advising on complex financing transactions and will be an asset to our clients. We’re excited to welcome them to the Firm.”~~Bryan and Will’s debt finance practice incorporates leveraged finance, specialist credit opportunities and distressed investing. They represent lead arrangers, lead agents, lenders, participants and borrowers in syndicated and bilateral credit deals. Bryan and Will have advised on high-value, complex matters ranging from large cap to middle market transactions across a variety of sectors.~~Bryan is recognized by Chambers & Partners as a leading banking and finance lawyer and both Partners are recommended by Legal 500 for acquisition finance. The duo joins from another international law firm where Bryan was previously co-head of the leveraged finance practice.~~Wheatly MacNamara, Managing Partner of Simpson Thacher’s London office, said, “The addition of Bryan and Will follows the Firm’s hire of leveraged finance Partner Dan Peach and will bolster our European financing capabilities, providing clients with sophisticated transactional support for critical mandates.”~~“Bryan and Will are highly experienced debt finance lawyers with a strong track record in advising sophisticated clients on high-profile finance deals,” said Nicholas Shaw, head of the Firm’s London finance and capital markets group. “Bryan and Will are creative, commercial and dedicated to providing the highest quality client service, making them an excellent match for our growing finance team,” added London leveraged finance Partner Shahpur Kabraji.~~Clients turn to Simpson Thacher for advice on their most sophisticated and challenging credit transactions, including leveraged and acquisition finance, project and energy finance, investment grade financings and liability management and restructuring transactions. Simpson Thacher ranks first among law firms advising on banking transactions based on volume (Loan Pricing Corporation, Q3 2024). The integrated team of lawyers practicing around the globe provides comprehensive advice and serves the global debt platforms and needs of Simpson Thacher’s clients.~~For more information, please click here.

Dec 18

2 min

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Dan Peach will join the Firm’s London office as a Partner, where he will focus on leveraged finance matters.~~“Dan’s extensive experience and commercial approach in advising a wide range of sponsors on complex leveraged finance matters will enhance the Firm’s European finance capabilities,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “Dan is known for providing clients with sophisticated and creative advice, and we’re excited to welcome him to the Firm.”~~Dan advises sophisticated asset managers, private equity funds, portfolio companies and other borrowers on complex multinational public and private leveraged and acquisition finance transactions. Recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500, his work across leveraged buyouts, public-to-private transactions, recapitalizations, payment-in-kind/holdco instruments and restructuring spans numerous sectors. Dan joins Simpson Thacher from another international law firm.~~Wheatly MacNamara, Managing Partner of Simpson Thacher’s London office, added, “Dan’s arrival follows the addition of Hadrien Servais, Paul Hibbert and Emma Serginson in London and Brussels, and underscores the growth of our European financing team to ensure we are best positioned to meet our clients’ growing financing needs.”~~“Dan is a rising star in the leveraged finance market with an excellent track record in advising on complex matters,” said Nicholas Shaw, head of the Firm’s London finance and capital markets group. “Dan’s ability to craft innovative financing structures will be an asset to clients and the Firm’s finance team,” added London leveraged finance partner Shahpur Kabraji.~~Clients turn to Simpson Thacher for advice on their most sophisticated and challenging credit transactions, including leveraged and acquisition finance, project and energy finance, investment grade financings and liability management and restructuring transactions. The Firm has led the market on banking transactions, advising on more than $1.8 trillion in dollar-denominated loans over the past five years—more than any other law firm. The integrated team of lawyers practicing around the globe provides comprehensive advice and serves the global debt platforms and needs of Simpson Thacher’s clients.~~For more information, please click here.

Nov 21

1 min