Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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The prominent investment funds practice at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett acts for leading private equity houses on the formation of Asian private equity and real estate funds across a spectrum of industry sectors. The firm is active across the region and particularly noted for its work on Japan-focused funds, working in tandem with its Tokyo office. The team also advises large multinational corporates debuting in the funds space. The firm counts T Capital Partners and Unison Capital among its key clients.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett maintains a robust pan-Asia practice. The firm is well versed in assisting market-leading private equity firms with Japan-focused issues, especially fund formation mandates. The team's recent work includes assisting J-STAR with the fund-raising of its buyout fund series.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Blackstone on the formation of BCP Asia II.
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."
"The firm has a deep bench and everyone is very capable. The lawyers are always responsive and prompt."
"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."
"The firm has a deep bench and everyone is very capable. The lawyers are always responsive and prompt."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Furber leads Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Asia private funds team, with a proven track record of establishing complex closed-end fund structures across the Asia-Pacific region, and he is especially popular with Japanese asset managers. He is notably active on the formation and operation of buyout funds.
"Adam is one of the most intelligent, commercial and professional lawyers I have worked with. Furthermore, he is very pleasant to work with and provides top-level client service."
"Adam has very rich knowledge about our industry and regulations. He is also extremely responsive."