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Simpson Thacher was named a Fund Formation Practice Group of the Year for 2022 by Law360. The Firm was recognized for advising leading firms in significant fundraises over the past year, including Stonepeak in the closing of its fourth flagship infrastructure fund, Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund IV, which closed at $14 billion; as well as Carlyle in the $8 billion raise of its latest real estate-focused fund, Carlyle Realty Partners IX. The Firm’s work advising other leading private equity firms, such as Blackstone and KKR, was also highlighted.

Michael Wolitzer, Head of the Firm’s Investment Funds Practice, was quoted in the article, as was Funds Partner Barrie Covit. Michael attributed the Practice’s success over the past year to its broad knowledge and experience with different kinds of products in the fund formation space, as well as the team’s global presence. "The more diversified you are by geography, asset class and product, the more likely that the ebbs and flows of the market will affect you less…you’re more likely to continue to be busy,” he said. Barrie added that the Firm’s understanding of different asset classes and management platforms gives the team and its clients a broad perspective.

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