Simpson Thacher is representing Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”) in connection with the acquisition of Trainline, the UK's leading online platform for selling rail tickets to both consumers and businesses. Trainline is the most downloaded travel app in the UK and its website ranks 5th by gross transaction value in the UK e-commerce sector. Trainline is licensed to sell rail tickets on behalf of all UK Train Operating Companies, Deutsche Bahn and Trenitalia.

The Simpson Thacher team included Alvaro Membrillera, Till Lefranc, Anna Huilaja and Laura Kichenside (M&A); Ian Barratt and Shahpur Kabraji (Credit); David E. Vann and Étienne Renaudeau (Antitrust); and Meredith Jones and Joseph Tootle (Tax).