Simpson Thacher Expands Fund Transactions Team with Key Hire from Blackstone

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has announced the addition of Chris Evans as a new partner within the firm’s fund transactions team in New York. Evans transitions from his previous role as a managing director on the general partner stakes team at Blackstone Inc., where he specialized in sponsor minority stakes deals and advised Blackstone’s portfolio GPs on business strategy. At Simpson Thacher, he is expected to offer strategic advice across the asset management industry, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in this critical area. More details can be found in the announcement on Simpson Thacher’s website. For additional background on the hire, Bloomberg Law provides further context here.