Christine Bae and Jacob Ruby have joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as partners in the capital structure solutions practice.
Bae and Ruby bring extensive experience advising sponsors, companies, lenders and investors on complex capital structure matters, including liability management exercises, special situations and private credit transactions. Both are known for designing capital structure solutions that address clients’ most pressing strategic and financial challenges.
“Christine and Jacob bring deep technical capability, sound judgment and the ability to craft bespoke solutions for clients navigating their most complex capital structure challenges,” David Nemecek, partner and head of the capital structure solutions practice, said. “I have had the pleasure to work closely with them both and know their addition will meaningfully enhance our ability to deliver strategic client-aligned advice across the capital structure.”
Bae said, “Simpson Thacher’s uniquely multidisciplinary approach — bringing together market leading finance, restructuring and capital markets capabilities into a single, truly integrated platform is a differentiated offering that will help clients address their most complex capital structure and financing needs. The firm’s commitment to building a seamless, coordinated practice is highly compelling.”
Ruby said, “Simpson Thacher’s collaborative culture and ability to provide clients with seamless, cross-practice advice make it an exceptional platform. The opportunity to help grow a team of such remarkable talent — and to contribute to the continued expansion of a practice with tremendous momentum — is exciting.”
