Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has added derivatives lawyer Netanya Clixby as a partner in its European Finance and Capital Markets group, based in the firm’s London office. Clixby joins from Sidley Austin.
Clixby advises on the structuring and negotiation of derivatives and other trading documentation, including securities lending and prime brokerage agreements, as well as related regulatory advice. Her practice also covers structured products, including repurchase agreements and significant risk transfer transactions. She advises clients across a range of asset classes on matters spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States, with a particular focus on finance-linked hedging and risk management solutions for private credit and sponsor clients.
The hire continues Simpson Thacher’s build-out of its finance and capital markets capabilities. Over the past two years, the firm has added securitization and structured products partner Rick Hanson, leveraged finance partners Dan Peach, Bryan Robson, and Will Gwyn, and fund finance partner Katie McMenamin, following the 2024 addition of Hadrien Servais to lead the firm’s European Private Credit team.
Clixby is recognized in industry rankings including Legal 500, where clients described her as well-versed in the substance and technical details of her work. Simpson Thacher’s European Finance and Capital Markets group advises private equity sponsors, investment banks, credit funds, and alternative capital providers, while the firm’s Derivatives Practice, recognized as an industry leader by Chambers Global and IFLR1000, counsels financial institutions, corporations, hedge funds, private equity funds, mutual funds, insurance companies, sovereigns, and high net worth individuals.
KEY QUOTES:
“Advanced and integrated financing solutions that address diverse funding needs play a critical role in supporting clients in achieving their strategic goals. Netanya is a standout lawyer, well-equipped to deliver exceptional technical expertise to clients, with capabilities that complement and enhance our market-leading financing offering. We welcome her to the Firm.”
Nick Shaw, Head of European Finance and Capital Markets, Simpson Thacher
“Netanya’s experience advising on sophisticated financing structures will augment our market-leading finance and capital markets capabilities. In close collaboration with our securitization and fund finance teams, she will contribute to the development of innovative structured products aligned with our clients’ long-term strategic objectives.”
Wheatly MacNamara, European Managing Partner, Simpson Thacher
