Simpson Boosts London PE Practice With Kirkland Partner Appleton

Oct. 31, 2025, 8:25 PM UTC

Nick Appleton joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as a partner in its corporate practice in London, the firm announced Thursday.

Appleton is a private equity M&A lawyer who advises private equity sponsors on high-profile mandates. His practice incorporates the structuring of private equity transactions, leveraged buyouts, commercial contracts and general corporate advisory matters, the firm said.

He joins from Kirkland & Ellis.

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