Simpson Thacher Recruits Dechert Structured Finance Partner

Keith Harden joins firm's capital markets practice in New York

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Keith Harden has joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as a partner in the firm's capital markets practice in New York. Harden previously worked at Dechert LLP, where his practice focused on structured finance and securitization matters across various industries, including real estate.

Why it matters

The move highlights the continued demand for structured finance and securitization expertise as firms look to bolster their capital markets capabilities to meet client needs in these complex financial areas.

The details

Harden joins Simpson Thacher's capital markets practice in New York, bringing his experience in structured finance and securitization matters. His practice has spanned a variety of industries, including real estate.

  • Harden joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett as a partner on March 4, 2026.

The players

Keith Harden

A partner who joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's capital markets practice in New York after previously working at Dechert LLP.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

A prominent law firm that has recruited Keith Harden to join its capital markets practice in New York.

Dechert LLP

The law firm where Keith Harden previously worked, focusing on structured finance and securitization matters.

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The takeaway

The addition of Keith Harden, an experienced structured finance and securitization lawyer, to Simpson Thacher's capital markets practice underscores the continued importance of these complex financial areas and the firm's efforts to bolster its capabilities to meet client needs.