Edmund (Ned) M.M. Simpson

Edmund (Ned) M.M. Simpson is a corporate associate who concentrates on mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic support for high-value cross-border transactions. He contributes to complex deal structuring and negotiations for multinational clients, delivering insight shaped by his international legal background.

Ned completed his legal education at La Trobe University, earning his Bachelor of Laws with honors in 2018. Before entering the legal profession, he obtained a Bachelor of Architecture from Deakin University in 2014, adding a strong analytical and design-thinking approach to his work in law. He was admitted to practice in Australia in 2018.

While currently not admitted to practice in New York, Ned brings a valuable international perspective to the firm’s New York office, working closely with cross-border teams on global transactions. His experience spans various industries, supporting corporate clients through acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructuring efforts.

With a focus on detail, regulatory awareness, and deal execution, Edmund (Ned) M.M. Simpson enhances the corporate M&A team’s transactional capabilities. His training in both architecture and law fosters a creative and structured approach to problem-solving in complex legal environments.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York (Not Admitted)
• Australia

Education

• La Trobe University
  Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• Deakin University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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