Robert Holo, a longtime partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, has swapped firms to join Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Holo, based in New York, will be a partner in the firm's tax department, Paul Weiss said Monday.

"Rob is an exceptional tax attorney with deep experience and a sterling reputation," chairman Brad Karp said in a statement. "We are delighted to welcome Rob to our partnership and back to Paul Weiss, where he began his career as an associate."

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Holo works with banks, private equity funds, investors and other clients on tax matters in connection with acquisitions in cross-border mergers and other transactions.