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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The banking team of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett offers comprehensive advice on leveraged and acquisition finance mandates. It is noted for its expertise in handling high value margin loan financing and is frequently sought out for its strong knowledge in the field by private equity firms as borrowers. The team maintains impressive expertise in transactions involving the pharmaceutical, hospitality and real estate sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised KKR in connection with credit matters related to its acquisition of Healthium Medtech.

Strengths

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  • They are able to handle deals of a complexity which few other firms are equipped to handle. They are able to deploy people as and when needed.

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  • We use them as special forces for complicated pan-Asia deals. The firm can build out the teams.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Makiko Harunari
    Makiko Harunari

    Makiko Harunari

    Makiko Harunari has a healthy reputation in the market for advising borrowers on acquisition finance, leveraged finance and real estate finance matters. She is based in Hong Kong and chairs the Asia banking and credit practice of the firm.

    • She's good at cutting through issues in large complex documents. Getting them through in a timely fashion is no mean feat.

      Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Makiko is a superstar. She is quite active on the fund financing side.

      Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Makiko leads the team extremely well, and is very commercial and easy to work with.

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  • Anuj Shah
    Anuj Shah

    Anuj Shah

    Anuj Shah possesses a flourishing leveraged and acquisition finance practice. His expertise is regularly sought after by private equity firms.

    • Anuj is technically excellent and very commercial to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2)

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    Makiko Harunari

    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

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    Anuj Shah

    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

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