Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Jonathan K. Youngwood has been appointed as co-head of the Firm’s global Litigation Practice, joining current co-head, Paul Curnin.
Jon succeeds Tom Rice, who has served as co-head with Paul Curnin since 2011. Tom, a prominent commercial trial lawyer, will continue his practice as a partner in the Firm, actively representing clients, and in his current role as a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Tom leads some of the Firm’s most important matters, including significant litigations related to LIBOR and RMBS securities cases.
Outgoing co-head Tom Rice commented, “Paul and I are pleased that Jon has agreed to assume this leadership position. Jon is a leading securities litigator at the top of his field, and we are looking forward to the continued success of our litigation practice under his and Paul’s direction.”
His practice focuses on matters involving securities, antitrust and ERISA law as well as M&A litigation.
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