Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Amanda K. Allexon has joined the Firm’s Financial Institutions Practice as a Partner in the Washington, D.C., office. “Financial institutions continue to face evolving and complex regulatory and compliance issues in growing and managing their businesses, particularly in the changing landscape for mergers and acquisitions,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “Amanda’s diverse experience, developed both in private practice as well as at the Federal Reserve Board, will further enhance our ability to serve our financial institution clients around the world. We are delighted to welcome Amanda to the Firm.” Amanda advises domestic and foreign banks, bank holding companies, other regulated financial institutions and investors on the full spectrum of transactional, governance, regulatory and supervisory matters, including complex, high-profile mergers and acquisitions. She routinely represents clients before the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and U.S. state banking regulators. She also advises on private equity investments involving banks and bank holding companies, and Volcker Rule issues. In addition to her private practice experience, Amanda worked in the Legal Division of the Federal Reserve Board for nearly a decade, including serving as Senior Counsel. “Our Financial Institutions team has long been recognized as an industry leader,” said Lee Meyerson, Head of Simpson Thacher’s Financial Institutions Practice. “More than ever, clients need comprehensive expertise across transactional, regulatory and compliance matters and Amanda’s broad-based experience will be a significant asset.” “Simpson Thacher is well-known for its prowess across the financial institutions sector,” said Amanda. “Having the opportunity to work with an unparalleled roster of clients, in a firm that is highly regarded for its collegial and collaborative environment, is incredibly attractive.” Simpson Thacher’s Financial Institutions Group advises a broad range of financial institutions, private investors and government agencies on transactional and regulatory matters, as well as litigation and investigations. The Firm has represented clients on many of the largest and most complex mergers of the past several decades, as well as important and innovative capital raising transactions and regulatory matters, ranging from compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act to chartering new institutions and obtaining approvals for expanded banking powers. The Firm’s lawyers provide integrated regulatory and transaction advice, giving them the perspective to offer strategic insight and commercial solutions. For more information, please click here.