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Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) - China

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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 are professional, trust each other and are very dedicated to clients.

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

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Greater China Region

We have a lot of confidence in their advice, especially on US-registered deals. The quality of the whole team is very high.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Wong
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Christopher Wong
3
Band 3

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

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Yi Gao
5
Yi Gao
5
Band 5
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.

Gao Yi is really good and very helpful for us.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Christopher Wong
3
Christopher Wong
3
Band 3
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Yi Gao
5
Yi Gao
5
Band 5
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