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Corporate/M&A - Asia-Pacific Region

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a superb private equity practice attracting high-calibre mandates from leading US and Chinese funds, advising on investments and exits across the region. The firm maintains a strong China-based private equity practice and also handles private equity mandates in South Asia, as well as from its Japan and South Korea offices. It is also active in M&A, advising major Asian corporates on transactions throughout the region and dominating the North Asian market with skilled lawyers housed in Greater China and Japan. The firm offers over two decades of experience advising on high-value M&A work, including headline transactions for clients in the TMT, life sciences and automotive sectors.

Notable practitioners

Noritaka Kumamoto is a key contact for clients in Tokyo. Hong Kong-based Ian Ho is the main contact for the China practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised KKR and Gaw Capital on their acquisition of Hyatt Regency Tokyo from Odakyu Electric Railway.

Strengths

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The team demonstrate exceptional professionalism and customer care. They are always customer-centric and committed to meeting our needs and expectations. 

Corporate/M&A respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team have in-depth knowledge and experience in cross-sectors and regions. Their knowledge and service are very objective and commercial, which is very practical.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Asia-Pacific