15 Jun 2026
Zhiyan Cao Joins Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as Partner in New York
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP hires Zhiyan Cao as a Partner in New York to focus on secondaries and fund transactions, including GP-led deals, continuation funds and tender offers."
Zhiyan’s practice encompasses the full range of secondary transactions, including GP-led transactions, continuation funds and tender offers. She also has experience advising private equity firms and corporations on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic transactions. Her appointment reinforces the firm’s Fund Transactions and Secondaries capabilities and strengthens its GP Advisory team.