Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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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, including Baring Private Equity, Primavera Capital Group and New Frontier Health. 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.
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
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett assisted 51job with its going-private transaction, implying an equity value of approximately USD4.3 billion.
Strengths
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"At Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, partners with various expertise would team up to support the clients. They also respond without delay."
"At Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, partners with various expertise would team up to support the clients. They also respond without delay."
Notable Practitioners
Wang Yang has a notable corporate practice that services corporate and private equity firms. He is based in the firm's Beijing office, and his recent work includes both pre-IPO investment and privatisation projects.
"Yang is a consummate deal maker. He is calm and measured."
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.
"Ian Ho is an excellent guy and I would strongly recommend him."
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.
"Park is reliable and a trusted advisor to many deals."
"He is a great lawyer and has a lot of experience."