Simpson Thacher was named a Banking Practice Group of the Year for 2022 by Law360. The Firm was recognized for its diversified Banking Practice, which has advised clients on numerous high-profile transactional, regulatory and litigation matters over the past year. Law360 highlighted the Firm’s work advising TD Bank in its $13.4 billion acquisition of First Horizon, representing TD Bank in litigation stemming from Allen Stanford’s $7 billion Ponzi scheme, and advising on the debt financing in connection with the $43 billion business combination of WarnerMedia and Discovery. Lee Meyerson, Head of Simpson Thacher’s Financial Institutions Practice, said that the wide range of services Simpson Thacher offers ensures it can meet clients’ needs through changing economic conditions. In addition, the story featured quotes from Patrick Ryan, Head of the Firm’s Global Banking and Credit Practice, on the impact of the Firm’s acquisition financing work in the sector, as well as commentary from Lynn Neuner, Global Co-Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department, about the Firm’s work advising financial institutions on high-stakes litigation.~~To read the full profile, please click here (subscription required).