The law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is expanding its tax practice team in Houston by welcoming Adam Arikat to its ranks as a partner. Arikat, a seasoned tax law veteran, comes from his previous tenure at Kirkland & Ellis. The firm formally announced the addition on Wednesday.
Adam Arikat’s legal expertise covers a wide range of financial matters. He advises public companies and private equity sponsors on significant economic events such as mergers and acquisitions, investments, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, and restructuring schemes.
He has a robust background in the sectors of energy and infrastructure. Clients from the oil and gas sector, renewable energy industry, energy transition and impact investments sphere had been benefitted from his advice on their legal tax matters.
His presence in Simpson Thacher is likely to boost the firm’s capabilities in addressing complex tax issues especially in these vital industries. It is equally noteworthy that law firms continue to build up their tax practice groups as they respond to the increasingly intricate and global nature of doing business, particularly under evolving tax laws and regulatory environments.
Bloomberg Tax Automation first reported about this recent development in Simpson Thacher.