Simpson Thacher Adds Banking and Credit Partner in Boston

Elizabeth Kates joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as a partner in its banking and credit practice in Boston, the firm announced Thursday.

Kates advises private equity sponsors as well as private and public companies and lenders. Her practice focuses on structuring and negotiating secured and unsecured debt financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, refinancings and restructurings, the firm said.

She joins from Goodwin Procter.

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