Law firms Simpson Thacher opens in Chicago with five-partner hire from Kirkland Kate Peacock · 6 August 2026 · 2 min read United States Kirkland & Ellis Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has launched in Chicago, hiring a five-partner team from rival Kirkland & Ellis.Ryan Harris, private investment and family office practice lead at Kirkland, will serve as managing partner of the new office.This article is for Legal Business subscribers. Please log in or subscribe to read on. Related ContentMore in this categoryFull details: the five-partner Weil team joining Kirkland with Ramona NeeLaw firmsKate Peacock6 Nov 2026Kirkland & Ellis fund formation partner returns to MacfarlanesLaw firmsWill Lewallen2 Nov 2026Simpson Thacher set to hire London PE partner as Weil fallout continuesLaw firmsKate Peacock30 Oct 2026Willkie lands transatlantic Hogan Lovells Cadwalader asset management teamLaw firmsEliza Winter10 Nov 2026Clifford Chance makes major US sports play with hire of Sidley practice co-chairLaw firmsEliza Winter10 Nov 2026Kindleworth targets US Big Law breakaways with New York launchLaw firmsBen Wheway9 Nov 2026Latham launches $1m AI awards programme for associatesLaw firmsAlex Ryan10 Nov 2026More than 50 laterals in a year: the thinking behind Dechert’s growth blueprintLaw firmsKate Peacock9 Nov 2026Cravath makes rare London partner promotion amid 11-strong roundLaw firmsWill Lewallen6 Nov 2026