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Simpson Thacher was named a Real Estate Practice Group of the Year for 2023 by Law360. The Firm was recognized for its work “advising on multiple deals north of the $10 billion mark” over the last year, including the $11 billion acquisition of data center company Switch by DigitalBridge Group and IFM Investors, as well as Blackstone’s $10 billion acquisition of data center REIT QTS Realty Trust.

Sas Mehrara, Head of Simpson Thacher’s Real Estate Practice, highlighted the data center deals as an example of the Firm’s ability to lead on transactions at the cutting edge of their sectors. “We were really at the forefront of this area that is really seeing a heightened level of activity as the growth of AI has happened,” he said. He attributed the Firm’s success to its dedication to preparing for the future: “We really have a kind of environment where we focus on mentorship, we focus on growth, we focus on development,” he noted.

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