Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has named Brian Schartz and John Luze partners in its Capital Structure Solutions Practice.
Schartz and Luze advise companies, sponsors, lenders and creditors on liability management, distressed acquisitions and restructurings, including chapter 11 cases. Their addition follows the recent hires of partners Christine Bae and Jacob Ruby as the firm expands the practice launched in February 2026.
“Brian and Jack have advised on some of the most complex chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings and are proven leaders whose judgment, experience and strategic insight make them invaluable additions to our team,” David Nemecek, partner and head of the Capital Structure Solutions Practice, said. “Our Capital Structure Solutions Practice is resonating strongly with clients and making an immediate impact in the market. Having worked closely with both Brian and Jack, I am confident that they will play a key role in building on our strong momentum and continuing to expand our integrated client offering.”
“With the Capital Structure Solutions Practice, Simpson Thacher is building a unique platform to advise clients on the increasingly complex challenges surrounding capital structures and distressed situations,” Schartz said. “The opportunity to join an exceptional team that brings together leading restructuring, finance and special situations capabilities in a single, integrated practice is incredibly compelling and exciting.”
“Clients today need sophisticated, commercially focused advice that spans the full capital structure,” Luze said. “Simpson Thacher’s Capital Structure Solutions Practice is custom-built to address clients’ evolving needs, and I look forward to working alongside my new partners to provide the best advice to clients across the value chain.”
