Simpson Thacher is representing Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities fund in connection with the announced NZ$200 million minority investment in Partners Group Holdings Limited, a fast-growing insurance company based in New Zealand.

Established in August 2010, Partners Life has grown to become one of the most substantial competitors in the New Zealand life insurance industry with close to 130,000 customers. Its products include life insurance, income protection, medical insurance, disability insurance, trauma cover and business risk protection.

The Simpson Thacher team includes Anthony King and Jonathan Hwang (Corporate); and Jonathan Goldstein and Joseph Tootle (Tax).