Clare Gaskell
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above
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Band 3
About
Provided by Clare Gaskell
Practice Areas
Partner in Simpson Thacher’s London Office who advises on private M&A, public takeovers, equity capital markets (including IPOs), and general corporate matters, with a focus on private equity and other financial sponsor clients. Clare has particular experience in law and regulation applicable to U.K. listed companies, and handles complex cross-border transactions with international counterparties.
Career
Joined Firm in 2009; became Partner in 2015.
Professional Memberships
The Law Society of England and Wales (2005).
Personal
B.A., St. John’s College, Cambridge (2000); Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Nottingham Law School (2001); Diploma in Legal Practice, Nottingham Law School (2002).
Chambers Review
UK
Clare Gaskell counts a number of highly regarded private equity sponsors among her list of clients. She routinely advises with respect to domestic and cross-border M&A deals and takeovers, among other matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Claire is absolutely excellent and she has a good radar for key legal issues. She is also thoughtful and proactive."
"Claire is absolutely excellent and she has a good radar for key legal issues. She is also thoughtful and proactive."