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Alan Klein~~Eric Swedenburg~~Jakob Rendtorff
January 24, 2026
Simpson Thacher Matter Named “Impact Deal of the Year” at 2024 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards
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- Simpson Thacher was honored at the 2024 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards for its representation of Karuna Therapeutics, Inc
- in its acquisition by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, a transaction valued at approximately $14 billion
- The deal was recognized as an 'Impact Deal of the Year.' The legal team from Simpson Thacher advising Karuna included Alan Klein, Eric Swedenburg, and Jakob Rendtorff.
Simpson Thacher was recognized at the 2024 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards for its role representing Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. in the acquisition by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company for a total equity value of approximately $14 billion, which was named an “Impact Deal of the Year.” The Simpson Thacher team advising Karuna on this matter was led by Alan Klein, Eric Swedenburg and Jakob Rendtorff.
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