Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced the recruitment of Fern Han as a partner in its global banking and credit practice based in Houston. This strategic hiring move underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its capabilities in the dynamic fields of project, energy, and infrastructure finance.
Fern Han brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having established a distinguished reputation representing both public and private patrons. Her expertise extends to complex banking and credit matters both within the United States and internationally, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. In her practice, Han focuses on crucial areas such as project finance, acquisition finance, reserve-based lending, export credit finance, and other structured finance transactions.
Simpson Thacher’s decision to add Han to their team signals a continued emphasis on growth within sectors that are increasingly vital to the global economy. The firm’s announcement comes at a time when legal expertise in project and energy finance is more critical than ever, as corporations worldwide navigate the multi-faceted challenges of sustainability, innovation, and international market fluctuations.
With Fern Han’s recruitment, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett not only enhances its project finance offerings but also promises to deliver well-rounded support in structured finance transactions to its clientele.
For more details, you can read the full article published by Bloomberg Law.