Simpson Thacher represented Sycamore Partners in connection with its $1 billion inaugural private equity fund, one of the largest first-time funds raised this year. Sycamore is a newly-established private equity firm founded by Stefan Kaluzny. Sycamore, based in New York, specializes in consumer and retail investments.
The Simpson Thacher team representing Sycamore in the fundraising included: Mike Nooney, Mark Tannahill, Robert Guo and Jessica Pan (Private Funds); Katharine Moir and Dan Foster (Tax); and Brian Robbins and Jeanne Annarumma (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits).
The Firm also represented Sycamore in connection with certain aspects of its recent acquisition of The Talbots, Inc., the women’s clothing and accessories retailer taken private by Sycamore. The Simpson Thacher team representing Sycamore in that transaction included: Maripat Alpuche and Jim Cross.
