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Marni Lerner, Co-Head of the Firm’s Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions Practice, and Michael Wolitzer, Head of Simpson Thacher’s Investment Funds Practice, were quoted in a Law360 article titled, “PE Market Poised To 'Unclog' In 2024, Hopeful Attorneys Say,” which highlighted how private equity attorneys are optimistic that dealmaking and fundraising are poised to pick up in 2024. When discussing what specific sectors to watch in the new year, Michael noted that funds tend to be an indicator of which sectors remain healthy, and that healthcare is one at the forefront of fund and deal activity. He explained, “People seem to want to deploy into that sector in all environments.” Marni added that, if the market and debt financing stabilize, there will be a wave of exits from private equity firms that would foster more deal activity. “In my career, whenever there has been a little bit of a lull or a slowdown, the floodgates always open at some point,” she explained.

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