Simpson Thacher represented EQT Partners in connection with the formation of its first U.S. focused private equity fund, EQT Mid Market U.S. The fund reached a final close in September 2016 with $726 million in commitments. EQT Partners is a leading European alternative assets manager with operations in Europe, the U.S., Greater China and South East Asia.

The Simpson Thacher team consisted of Jason Glover, Gareth Earl, Barrie Covit, Joshua Tod, Steven Klar and Alex Brodkin (Investment Funds); Jonathan Goldstein and Joseph Tootle (Tax); and Jeanne Annarumma (ERISA).