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Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) - China

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has an accomplished team that works on high-value acquisitions, mergers and financings. The practice is bolstered by its exceptional private equity capabilities. The firm's impressive client roster consists of international PE houses and prominent listed corporates. The team is especially strong in its handling of healthcare and TMT transactions. It frequently cooperates with its overseas offices to offer clients globally coordinated advice on major cross-border transactions, often working with the US and Japan offices.

Foreign Desk

The Hong Kong-based team additionally provides expert advice on South Korea corporate matters. It demonstrates a flair for handling transactions, including cross-border acquisitions and investments. The firm remains a popular counsel of choice among leading Korean and international clients. The practice is also strengthened by the team's Korean language capability.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Alibaba on its proposal to acquire all outstanding shares in Cainiao from minority shareholders for a total consideration of USD3.75 billion.

Strengths

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett can always come up with a way or structure to help the client to solve complex and sophisticated matters.

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With deep industry knowledge as well as outstanding M&A expertise, the team defends client interests from partner to associate level with strong dedication and commitment.

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Notable Practitioners

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Yang Wang
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Yang Wang
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Band 1

Wang Yang has a notable corporate practice that services corporate and private equity firms. He is based in the firm's Beijing office, advising on sizable private equity investments, buyouts, strategic investments and share repurchases.

Yang and his team are all really helpful lawyers.

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Ian Ho
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Ian Ho
4
Band 4
Ian Ho is a strong corporate practitioner who handles both public and private mergers. He focuses on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions spanning a range of jurisdictions including India, Japan and the USA.
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Jin-Hyuk Park
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Jin-Hyuk Park
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Foreign Expert

Park Jin-Hyuk continues to maintain a busy practice. He leads an impressive range of M&A and capital markets transactions with a Korean element from his base in Hong Kong.

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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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Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
Ian Ho
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Ian Ho
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Band 4
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Corporate/M&A: Mainland China-based (International Firms)
Yang Wang
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Yang Wang
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Band 1
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