Simpson Thacher is representing KKR in connection with its acquisition of A-Gas, a leading expert in the lifecycle management of specialty gases and chemicals, from LDC. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes Clare Gaskell, Till Lefranc, Charles Leeming, Rita Soares and John Lim (Corporate); David Vann, Étienne Renaudeau and Patrick Scott (Antitrust); Shahpur Kabraji, Lucy Jenkins and Max Rigden (Credit); and Meredith Jones and Andrew Purcell (Tax).