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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.

Foreign Desk

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 acted for Shenzhen Pagoda Industrial on its approximately HKD442 million IPO and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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The professionalism and level of dedication distinguish Simpson Thacher from others in the industry.

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Simpson Thacher provide solid advice and their partners can guide clients through complex issues.

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The team are committed to providing efficient and personalised legal services. They have an in-depth understanding of their client's business and provide tailored legal solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Wong
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Christopher Wong
2
Band 2

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

Christopher is very experienced and good at dealing with complicated matters.

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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.

He is very thoughtful and always looks to protect clients' interests and remind clients of the potential risks. He is also very responsive and hands-on.

Mr Gao is a low-key and very professional lawyer. He has been at the forefront of the business, providing the most professional, authoritative and commercial solutions.

A very strong, dedicated and experienced capital markets lawyer.

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Jin-Hyuk Park
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Jin-Hyuk Park
F
Foreign Expert
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.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Jin-Hyuk Park
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Jin-Hyuk Park
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Foreign expert for South Korea
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Christopher Wong
2
Christopher Wong
2
Band 2
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Yi Gao
5
Yi Gao
5
Band 5
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