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Investment Funds: Private Equity - Asia-Pacific Region

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What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a team of proficient private equity fund formation legal advisers to asset managers and investors throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The firm is active on growth capital and venture capital structures for clients including premier private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds and commercial banks. It has a strong practice in private real estate fund formation and a substantial presence in Hong Kong and Japan, facilitating work on regional matters. It also frequently assists clients on pan-Asia fund formation mandates.

Notable practitioners

Adam Furber in Hong Kong and David Azcue in Tokyo are key contacts for clients.

Work Highlights

Provided by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Blackstone on the formation of BCP Asia II.

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Advantage Partners in connection with the JPY65.1 billion fundraise for Advantage Partners Private Solutions Fund.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"They are extremely responsive and make every effort to get things done. They are very responsive to our questions, and they consider alternative arrangements. We're very happy to have them."

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