Richard “Dick” Beattie, the senior chairman of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, passed away on Friday at the age of 86. Beattie was renowned for his influential deal work that played a significant role in establishing private equity’s significance within the realm of mergers and acquisitions. His passing marks a moment of reflection for his firm and the legal community that engaged with his pioneering strategies over several decades. More details regarding his illustrious career can be found here.
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