Simpson Thacher Represents Accenture in Connection with its Acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies, Inc.
07.15.11
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The Firm is representing Accenture (NYSE:ACN) in connection with its announced acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies, Inc. (“Duck Creek”). The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close later this year.
Duck Creek is a privately held company that specializes in software solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry. Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 223,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture Property & Casualty Insurance Services, a business service within Accenture’s Financial Services operating group, serves more than 70 property and casualty insurance clients worldwide.
The Simpson Thacher team includes: Bill Dougherty, Nick Ferrer, Ariel Oxman, Diona Park and Erland Modesto (M&A); Jonathan Talansky and Chang Won Choi (Tax); Lori Lesser, Marcela Robledo and Mindy Jeng (Intellectual Property); Jamin Koslowe and David Cheng (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Julie Levy (Labor); and Peter Thomas and William Kearney (Antitrust).