Lauren King~~Michael Wolitzer
January 24, 2026
Simpson Thacher Ranks Among Top Firms Advising on Secondaries Matters

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- Simpson Thacher was recognized by Secondaries Investor’s report as one of the top law firms advising on secondaries matters, both by total transaction value and number of transactions
- The firm advised on 79 transactions totaling $47.8 billion between November 1, 2022, and October 31, 2023
- Lauren King, Co-Head of Simpson Thacher’s Fund Transactions Practice, discussed anticipated trends in the secondaries market for 2024, including shifts in deal structures and financing methods.
Simpson Thacher ranks among the top law firms advising on secondaries matters by total value and by number of transactions, according to Secondaries Investor’s report on law firm activity in the sector. The Firm advised on 79 transactions with an aggregate value of $47.8 billion during the relevant time frame (November 1, 2022-October 31, 2023), placing among the top law firms ranked in the report both by total value and by number of transactions.~~Lauren King, Co-Head of Simpson Thacher’s Fund Transactions Practice, was quoted in the article discussing expectations for the secondaries market in 2024: “With respect to GP-leds, we anticipate a continued shift towards multi-asset deals as well as an increase in NAV/asset-based financing being used for both the transaction (if multi-asset) and the continuation fund,” she said. “With respect to LP portfolio transactions, we expect the continued reliance on deferred purchase price mechanics as well as a continued increase in mosaic transactions.”
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