Simpson Thacher hires Linklaters’ London head of tax.

The article focuses on Simpson Thacher hires Linklaters' London head of tax. Topics include Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has made its first City partner hire in just over a year, bringing in Linklaters' former head of global tax to its office; Yash Rupal will make the move to the US firm having been a partner at the magic circle firm since 1996; and represents a range of corporates, financial institutions, funds, asset managers and respective executives.