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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) - China

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett maintains its very strong reputation for complex and high value ECM work. The team is experienced in handling IPOs and follow-on offerings, as well as ADS offerings, with deep experience assisting clients, including both issuers and underwriters, with listings on the SEHK, as well as the Nasdaq and NYSE. It frequently represents major Mainland Chinese entities in outbound deals. The practice fields a balanced Hong Kong and US law practice, while also advising clients on Taiwan-related offerings. It often acts on deals in the technology, transportation and automotive sectors.

Foreign Desk

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett fields a well-recognised team with extensive experience advising on Korea-related capital markets matters. The Hong Kong-based Korean practice regularly represents issuers and underwriters in equity and debt issuances in Korea.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised the underwriters on the USD441 million initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange of ZEEKR Intelligent Technology.

Strengths

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  • They found a balance between compliance, flexibility and meeting regulatory requirements.

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • They are professional, trust each other and are very dedicated to clients.

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • We have a lot of confidence in their advice, especially on US-registered deals. The quality of the whole team is very high.

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Christopher Wong
    Band 3Christopher Wong

    Christopher Wong

    Christopher Wong is an essential driver of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Hong Kong IPO practice. He is also experienced advising on secondary listings.

  • Band 5Yi Gao
    Band 5Yi Gao

    Yi Gao

    Gao Yi is a fast-rising ECM partner who utilises his qualifications in New York, Hong Kong and the PRC to advise on tech and TMT IPOs in Hong Kong and New York. He also handles direct listings and top-up placements.
    • Gao Yi is very technical and has excellent technical skills. Whenever US securities law questions come up you can trust him as an expert.

      Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) respondentGlobal
    • Gao Yi is really good and very helpful for us.

      Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • Foreign expert for South KoreaJin-Hyuk Park
    Foreign expert for South KoreaJin-Hyuk Park

    Jin-Hyuk Park

    Park Jin-Hyuk is based in Hong Kong. He continues to offer expertise in South Korean capital markets transactions, including debt issuance programmes and bond offerings. He is additionally noted for his wealth of experience in M&A transactions.

Ranked Individuals at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (3)

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    Christopher Wong

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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