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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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

Band 3

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 Ant Group on its share repurchase programme and restructuring of its international and technology businesses.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Yang Wang
    Band 1Yang Wang

    Yang Wang

    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.

    • Wang Yang is very dedicated to clients and experienced.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite (International Firms) respondentGlobal
    • He is a super lawyer, hugely commercial, very smart, always calm and completely on it.

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  • Band 4Ian Ho
    Band 4Ian Ho

    Ian Ho

    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.
  • Foreign expert for South KoreaJin-Hyuk Park
    Foreign expert for South KoreaJin-Hyuk Park

    Jin-Hyuk Park

    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.

Ranked Individuals at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (3)

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    Ian Ho

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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    Yang Wang

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