Capital Markets: Debt
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
Contact number
+852 2514 7600Chambers Review
Simpson Thacher's equity practice is highly regardedacross 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.
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 acted for the joint managers of Shinhan Bank's offering of USD500 million floating rate notes due 2028, which were listed on the Taipei and Singapore Exchanges.
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Pagoda on its HKD442 million Hong Kong IPO and Rule 144A and Regulation S offering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm can leverage its global resources to handle sophisticated situations."
"The firm can leverage its global resources to handle sophisticated situations."