Anthony Vernace~~Robert Langdon~~Mark Myott~~Sherry Shen~~Jonathan Goldstein~~Sophie Staples~~Peter Gilman~~Matthew Leighton~~Javier Rivera-Alvarado~~Lori Lesser~~Gregory Grogan~~Jeanne Annarumma~~Timothy Mulvihill
January 24, 2026
Blackstone Acquires Significant Minority Stake in Walker Edison

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- Simpson Thacher advised Blackstone in its acquisition of a significant minority equity interest in Walker Edison, a company specializing in the design, supply, and drop-shipping of affordable, ready-to-assemble furniture for the e-commerce market
- The legal team from Simpson Thacher covered areas including M&A, tax, funds, intellectual property, executive compensation and employee benefits, and environmental matters, with specific attorneys named for each practice area.
Simpson Thacher represented Blackstone in connection with its acquisition of a significant minority equity interest in Walker Edison.~~Walker Edison, a leading supplier of furniture with an exclusive focus on the e-commerce channel, designs, supplies and drop-ships affordable, ready-to-assemble furniture.~~The Simpson Thacher team included Anthony Vernace, Robert Langdon, Mark Myott, Sherry Shen and Jacob Gindt (M&A); Jonathan Goldstein, Sophie Staples and Scott Grundei (Tax); Peter Gilman, Matthew Leighton, Javier Rivera-Alvarado, Caitlin Lackner and Devin Ralston (Funds); Lori Lesser, Melanie Jolson and Samuel Watters (Intellectual Property); Gregory Grogan, Jeanne Annarumma, Caitlin Fitzgerald and Allison Sweeney (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); and Adeeb Fadil and Timothy Mulvihill (Environmental).
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Anthony Vernace~~Robert Langdon~~Mark Myott~~Sherry Shen~~Jonathan Goldstein~~Sophie Staples~~Peter Gilman~~Matthew Leighton~~Javier Rivera-Alvarado~~Lori Lesser~~Gregory Grogan~~Jeanne Annarumma~~Timothy Mulvihill
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