Financial News Highlights Continued Momentum in London’s Private Equity Partner Market
Financial News reports on Simpson Thacher’s latest lateral hire in London, bringing on private equity partner Nick Appleton from Kirkland & Ellis. The move adds further depth to Simpson Thacher’s sponsor-side bench and underscores the continued demand for senior private equity expertise in the City.
The article also references Macrae’s recent data on partner hiring trends, noting that 21 private equity partners were appointed in London in the first half of this year, up from 13 during the same period in 2024. With activity on track to surpass last year’s total, the findings reflect a market where top sponsors continue to drive deal activity - and where firms are competing to build the right mix of private equity, leveraged finance, and cross-border M&A capability.
Read the full article by Zoe Hu for Financial News here.
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