Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett has announced it is expanding its geographical footprint with a new office in Boston, recruiting Kenneth Burdon, a registered funds partner from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, to join the endeavor. The firm has also decided to move Nathan Somogie, an existing partner from the firm’s New York office, to oversee the establishment and build-out of the new location.
The law firm’s Boston office, set to open later within the year, will focus on advising clients on aspects such as transactional matters, disputes, regulatory requirements, and enforcement issues. These services are designed to cater to the varied needs of clients originating from industries such as asset management, financial institutions, health care, biotechnology, life sciences, and technology according to Simpson Thacher.
With this strategic move, Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett is following the emerging trend among leading law firms to build a presence in Boston, marking the firm as the third Am Law 100 institute to reveal plans for a Boston location within the past week.
For more specific insights on the firm’s strategy and expectations, consider reading more about the initiative at the Law.com article detailing these developments here.