Simpson Thacher represented EQT in connection with the formation and raising of EQT Mid Market Europe. The fund closed at its hard cap of €1.6 billion.

EQT Mid Market Europe will make control or co-control investments in mid-sized companies based primarily in northern Europe.

The Simpson Thacher team representing EQT was led by Gareth Earl and Jason Glover, and included Rob Lee, Liz Muscarella Alex Westbrook, Jennifer Rouault, Alex Brodkin, Aaron Kienwald and Jen Wileman (Funds); Jonathan Goldstein, Joseph Tootle and John Torrenti (Tax); and Jeanne Annarumma (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits).