Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Benjamin Rippeon has joined the Firm’s Tax Practice as a Partner in the Washington, D.C. office.
“We are excited to welcome Benjamin to Simpson Thacher,” said Bill Dougherty, Chairman of the Firm’s Executive Committee. “His broad experience advising on tax issues across transactional matters further enhances the Firm’s capability to assist our corporate and private equity clients as they navigate the increasingly complex tax landscape.”
Benjamin focuses on tax planning for investment funds and strategic corporate and real estate acquisitions, dispositions and reorganizations. He represents a broad range of clients, including corporations, investment funds, joint ventures, partnerships, limited liability companies and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on domestic and international taxation matters. Benjamin has also advised on the formation of numerous private REITs in connection with real estate acquisitions and dispositions involving U.S. and non-U.S. investors, including sovereign wealth funds.
“Benjamin will be a great addition to our Tax Practice and will bolster our ability to provide corporate and private equity clients in Washington, D.C., and around the world with commercial, strategic and creative tax advice,” added Nancy Mehlman, Head of the Firm’s Tax Practice.
“Simpson Thacher’s reputation for advising on the world’s most significant and challenging tax matters is unmatched. The Firm’s global platform—particularly in private equity and real estate—is a wonderful fit for my practice and I’m thrilled to join such a distinguished team of lawyers,” said Benjamin.
Simpson Thacher’s Tax Practice is continuously called upon by multinational corporations, banks, investment funds and other sophisticated businesses for advice on their largest and most complex transactions. The global team works closely with colleagues in the Firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Private Funds and Real Estate Practices, among others, to offer clients the full spectrum of deal and fund capabilities.
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