Jennifer Levitt
Partner
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Arecognized leader in Simpson Thacher’s Banking & Credit and Fund Finance Practices, Jennifer Levitt is among the rare corporate advisors in the world that have amassed such a diversity and depth of experience in structuring, negotiating and executing sophisticated financings for private equity sponsors. Especially adept at handling new and complicated matters, Levitt is on the forefront of the development and implementation of net asset value (NAV) financings, subscription (or capital call) facilities, margin loans and other forms of back-leverage, which help facilitate and support investment activities for a broad range of investment vehicles.
Widely recognized as a pioneer in the space, Simpson Thacher’s Fund Finance Practice complements the firm’s preeminent Banking and Credit and Private Funds practices. A vital member of the team, Levitt regularly leads the credit team addressing financing elements that arise in fundraisings. She routinely advises private equity powerhouses on their sponsor-level transactions.
