20 Oct 2025

"Brookfield to Acquire Full Ownership of Oaktree with Simpson Thacher's Legal Guidance"

"Simpson Thacher is advising Oaktree on a proposed transaction in which Brookfield will acquire the remaining 26% interest in Oaktree, resulting in Brookfield owning 100% of the credit management firm. This acquisition will enhance Brookfield's credit platform. The advisory team includes experts in M&A, funds, tax, and capital markets."

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is advising Oaktree Capital Management in connection with the proposed acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management of the approximately 26% interest in Oaktree that it does not already own. Upon completion of this transaction, Brookfield will own 100% of Oaktree, enhancing its position as a leading global credit manager and further strengthening its comprehensive credit platform. The Simpson Thacher team involved in this transaction includes Elizabeth Cooper, Matt Rogers, and Si Sun from the M&A practice; Tom Wuchenich and Jason Cernius from the Funds practice; Russell Light from the Tax practice; and Dan Webb and Jonathan Kachiu from the Capital Markets practice.
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