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Capital Markets: Debt

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Capital Markets: Debt - Asia-Pacific Region

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What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's equity practice is highly regarded across Asia-Pacific, with a long history of acting for underwriters and issuers on some of the largest and most significant transactions in the market. The team is well regarded for advising on high-profile IPOs, block trades and REIT listings. It often advises major PRC companies on outbound deals and US law, and is also highly skilled at assisting clients with investment-grade debt and hybrid transactions in East Asia. The practice is primarily driven from the hubs of Hong Kong and Japan, with additional capability in South Korea.

Notable practitioners

Alan Cannon is a key contact based in Tokyo, while Christopher Wong in Hong Kong is head of the China practice.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented Tokyo Metro in connection with its JPY348.6 billion initial public offering of shares, including an international offering pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S.

  • 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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STB's strengths are a broad perspective on risks, deep insights into clients, the width of possible options, flexibility in thinking, and strong and persuasive arguments.

Capital Markets: Debt respondent
Asia-Pacific

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: Debt respondent
Asia-Pacific