The story
Founded by John Woodruff Simpson and Thomas Thacher in 1884, in New York City.1
Private company
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Logo: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Law firm based in New York City
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a white-shoe law firm headquartered in New York City. The firm specializes in litigation and corporate practices, particularly mergers and acquisitions and private equity.2 It was founded by John Woodruff Simpson and Thomas Thacher.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1884Founded1
- HeadquartersNew York City1
- Founded inNew York City1
- Websitewww.stblaw.com
- Legal formsocietà a responsabilità limitata1
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a white-shoe law firm headquartered in New York City. The firm specializes in litigation and corporate practices, particularly mergers and acquisitions and private equity.2
Leadership
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- FounderJohn Woodruff Simpson1
- FounderThomas Thacher1
Timeline
- 1884Founded Founded in New York City1
Links
- Websitewww.stblaw.com1
- WikipediaSimpson Thacher & Bartlett
- WikidataQ7521145
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