
Investment Funds
Global Guide 2026 : Japan
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Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
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Work Highlights
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett acted for KKR in connection with the tender offer by its affiliate to acquire FUJISOFT.
Strengths
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's key strength lies in its robust global network and seamless collaboration across teams. This is particularly valuable on complex, cross-border transactions.
Investment Funds respondentGlobal
Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Jonathan Stradling
Jonathan Stradling is an established practitioner who routinely advises on significant acquisitions and restructuring mandates. His clients include financial institutions and private equity firms.
Japan, expertise based abroad in China 
Japan, expertise based abroad in China 
Adam Furber
Adam Furber heads the firm’s Asian private funds practice, offers clients extensive experience in fund formation, and is lauded for his knowledge of the Japanese market.
Ranked Individuals at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2)
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 1 Global 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Latin America - International Counsel
View department profile for Global 2026Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
View department profile for Global 2026Band 3 Global 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
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