Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Dan Peach will join the Firm’s London office as a Partner, where he will focus on leveraged finance matters.~~“Dan’s extensive experience and commercial approach in advising a wide range of sponsors on complex leveraged finance matters will enhance the Firm’s European finance capabilities,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “Dan is known for providing clients with sophisticated and creative advice, and we’re excited to welcome him to the Firm.”~~Dan advises sophisticated asset managers, private equity funds, portfolio companies and other borrowers on complex multinational public and private leveraged and acquisition finance transactions. Recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500, his work across leveraged buyouts, public-to-private transactions, recapitalizations, payment-in-kind/holdco instruments and restructuring spans numerous sectors. Dan joins Simpson Thacher from another international law firm.~~Wheatly MacNamara, Managing Partner of Simpson Thacher’s London office, added, “Dan’s arrival follows the addition of Hadrien Servais, Paul Hibbert and Emma Serginson in London and Brussels, and underscores the growth of our European financing team to ensure we are best positioned to meet our clients’ growing financing needs.”~~“Dan is a rising star in the leveraged finance market with an excellent track record in advising on complex matters,” said Nicholas Shaw, head of the Firm’s London finance and capital markets group. “Dan’s ability to craft innovative financing structures will be an asset to clients and the Firm’s finance team,” added London leveraged finance partner Shahpur Kabraji.~~Clients turn to Simpson Thacher for advice on their most sophisticated and challenging credit transactions, including leveraged and acquisition finance, project and energy finance, investment grade financings and liability management and restructuring transactions. The Firm has led the market on banking transactions, advising on more than $1.8 trillion in dollar-denominated loans over the past five years—more than any other law firm. The integrated team of lawyers practicing around the globe provides comprehensive advice and serves the global debt platforms and needs of Simpson Thacher’s clients.~~For more information, please click here.