Simpson Thacher is advising Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”) in connection with its strategic investment in Aprio, a leading business advisory and accounting firm. The transaction represents the first investment of institutional capital into Aprio and is expected to close in late summer 2024, subject to regulatory approval and other standard closing conditions.
Founded in 1952, Aprio is a leading, full-service business advisory and accounting firm. Aprio professionals work as integrated teams across advisory, audit, tax, outsourcing, talent solutions and private client services, bringing keen business intelligence and personal commitment to each client.
The Simpson Thacher team includes: Marni Lerner, Ben Schaye, Beth DiSciullo, Stephen Powell and Simon Teich (M&A); David Rubinsky, Harry Hudesman, Allison Sutherland and Madison Santoli (ECEB); Nancy Mehlman, Lina Pan and Mohanad Salaimi (Tax); Lori Lesser and Corina Holland (IP); Krista McManus and Timothy Gallagher (Real Estate); Karen Kazmerzak, Kelly Karapetyan, James Goldfeier and Jamie Logie (Antitrust); Steven DeLott (Insurance); and Emily Holland and Angela Yu (ESG).