Jonathan H. Gaines
Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
New York, NY
Jonathan H. Gaines is a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York, working on fund formation and funds regulatory; in practice since 2009.
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Overview
- Office
- New York, NY
- Experience
- In practice since 2009 · 17 years
- Main practice
- Fund formation
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Source: stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026. View the bio
Practice
Fund formationthe practice the bio leads with
From the bio
“counsels clients on the launch and operation of alternative strategy investment funds such as BDCs, interval funds and registered funds”
Funds regulatory
From the bio
“advises registered funds, their boards and investment advisers on a wide range of regulatory and corporate governance matters”
Read from the practice description in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Experience
In practice since 2009 · 17 years
Based on: J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2009.
Years and earlier employers as stated in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D. (2009)
- Miami University, B.A. (2006)
- Bar admissions
- New YorkCheck with the bar: New York State Unified Court System’s attorney lookup for New York (opens in a new tab)
- OhioCheck with the bar: Supreme Court of Ohio’s attorney lookup for Ohio (opens in a new tab)
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As listed in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
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Questions about Jonathan H. Gaines
What does Jonathan H. Gaines work on?
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s bio of Jonathan H. Gaines leads with fund formation, and also lists funds regulatory.
Where is Jonathan H. Gaines based?
In Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s New York office.
How long has Jonathan H. Gaines practised?
Since 2009, 17 years, going by the bio (J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2009).
Where did Jonathan H. Gaines study?
University of Michigan Law School and Miami University.
Where is Jonathan H. Gaines admitted to practise?
The bio lists New York and Ohio.
How can I contact Jonathan H. Gaines?
Through the bio page on stblaw.com. FundOpsHQ does not publish email addresses or phone numbers.