NQ Salary
~£178,000
TC Salary
~£60,000 – £65,000
Annual Intake
c.6–10 per year (London)
Seats
4 seats
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Simpson Thacher is one of the pre-eminent M&A and private equity firms globally, consistently advising on the largest LBOs and public company acquisitions worldwide. The London office is a critical hub for European PE work and the firm has long-standing relationships with virtually every major private equity sponsor.
Culture & Values
Simpson Thacher has a highly professional, meritocratic culture where outstanding work is expected and rewarded with exceptional deal exposure and compensation. The London office is deliberately small and selective, creating a team environment where trainees work directly alongside partners on headline transactions. The culture is intense but respectful.
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