as typical for similar and peer firms including multiple rounds in 2020 including partners and associates, although this was during covid and therefor may have changed; interviewers were not always aware of who I was or the exact position I was applying to
Second round interview involves asking very technical questions about M&A processes, governance rights and transaction documents. All questions were hypothetical technical questions - not really about your experience; it's about whether you are familiar with the field you are going into.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Explain how would you structure a locked box transaction in a greenfield M&A project.
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Simpson Thacher (Londra, Inghilterra)
Colloquio
6 rounds of 30min, one after the other and final HR interview. Overall good questions, seniors are more difficult to get through but team was very nice and if you are well prepared you should be able to do well
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Why STB/why a specific team/underlying motivations and technical questions on your spe
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Simpson Thacher (Londra, Inghilterra)
Colloquio
The interview was fairly straightforward- also challenging however that is to be expected, It lasted for about an hour and included questions about my experience, ambitions, reasons for applying as well as some technical scenarios.