Capital Markets (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
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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. Key clients include Morgan Stanley, Shenzhen Pagoda Industrial and CICC.
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
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Logory Logistics Technology on its USD16 million IPO and Reg S offering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a very sophisticated team with strong presence in both US and Hong Kong markets."
"They are a good, smart firm; they work a little bit harder than most to understand how we operate and what we care about and are more proactive than most. Instead of raising our hand, they come to us with solutions."
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a very sophisticated team with strong presence in both US and Hong Kong markets."
"They are a good, smart firm; they work a little bit harder than most to understand how we operate and what we care about and are more proactive than most. Instead of raising our hand, they come to us with solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Wong is an essential driver of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Hong Kong IPO practice.He is also experienced advising on secondary listings.
"He has a breadth of experience in capital markets, with strong regulatory insights."
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.
"Mr Gao always demonstrates an inspiring attitude and professional knowledge during communication with clients."
"He is super strong and responsive. He can always provide the right advice."
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 Lawyers at
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