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Simpson Thacher was named a Capital Markets Practice Group of the Year for 2023 by Law360. The Firm was recognized for its work advising on “a slew of successful transactions around the world worth hundreds of billions of dollars” over the last year. The Firm’s work advising Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava on its New York Stock Exchange listing was highlighted, with Law360 noting that the transaction was “one of the biggest IPOs in 2023.” Other accomplishments noted in the article included advising the underwriters in both Rakuten Bank’s $624 million global offering and Vesta Real Estate Corp.’s U.S. IPO.

Kenneth Wallach, Co-Head of Simpson Thacher’s Global Capital Markets Practice, attributed the Firm’s success in 2023 to its collegial culture: “We’re not a star system,” he said. “We do it all as a team, and we take pride in our achievements as a team.” He also credited the firm’s emphasis on developing and recruiting lawyers with diverse practices who are eager to learn new things. “For most people in the group, it's much more than a job," he said. “And I think that's what makes us special. We all want to enjoy the ride and that really informs our culture.”

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