Simpson Thacher unveils Brussels office launch plan in response to Brexit
02 February 2021
Former Allen & Overy antitrust global co-head Antonio Bavasso lined up to head second European office
The European Commission headquarters in Brussels Shutterstock Wall Street firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has unveiled plans to open an office in Brussels later this year as it adjusts to the impact of Brexit on its ability to advise clients on EU law. The new office is expected to open in the summer, and follows the arrival in December of dual-qualified UK and Italian competition lawyer Antonio Bavasso from Allen & Overy, where he was co-head of its global antitrust and telecoms, media and technology practices.