Simpson Thacher

Rank #21 Founded 1884

Overview

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a prestigious New York City-based law firm with a global presence across 13 offices. The firm is a top-tier corporate practice, highly profitable with $2,896,282,000 gross revenue in 2024, ranked 12th on The American Lawyer 2025 Am Law 200, 21st on the 2025 NLJ 500 by headcount (1,490 attorneys), and 18th on the 2024 Global 200 by revenue. It specializes in corporate work, notably mergers and acquisitions, alongside litigation, and is known for a long history of major deals and notable alumni. The firm emphasizes professional development and mentoring through programs such as STB Ready, fostering a supportive, training-focused culture.

Key Statistics

Employees ~1.5k employees
Revenue $2.9B
Locations 13 locations
Years in Operation 141 years

Top 5 Office Locations

New York, NY London, United Kingdom Washington, DC Palo Alto, CA Houston, TX