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Simpson Thacher names co-heads of European M&A

The New York law firm has appointed two London partners to lead its M&A team in Europe

The firm has picked two London partners to lead its European M&A team Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
The firm has picked two London partners to lead its European M&A team Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

US law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has named London partners James Howe and Geoff Bailhache as co-heads of European M&A.

The duo succeed M&A partner Ben Spiers who has led the division for nine years.

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