Noted for its strong focus on transactions across the APAC region, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Hong Kong acts for major private equity clients and corporations within India, South Korea, and Japan. Dividing his time between Tokyo and Hong Kong, practice head Ian Ho acts for a varied client list of private equity firms, and public and private companies. Jin Hyuk Park remains a key name in the Korea and Hong Kong practices, and is known for his deep knowledge of capital markets transactions and minority investment issues. Erik Ping Wang's workload consists of leveraged buyouts (LBO), joint ventures, and strategic investment mandates.
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Key clients
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- Ant Group
- Apax Partners
- Blackstone Inc.
- BEST Logistics
- Cainiao Smart Logistics Network
- CVC
- GDS Holdings
- GLP
- Hillhouse Capital
- J-Star
- JOYY Inc.
- J.P. Morgan
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
- Koubei Holding Limited
- Kanzhun Limited
- Marelli
- Morgan Stanley Private Equity
- PAG
- Primavera Capital Group
- Qudian
- Seatown
- Sequoia Capital China Fund
- Silver Lake Partners
- SK Group
- Stonepeak
- TAL Education
- Warburg Pincus
- XPeng Inc.
- Yunfeng Fund
Work highlights
- Advised PAG in its announced US$8.3 billion joint investment in Newland Commercial Management.
- Advised XPENG in receiving minority investment from the Volkswagen Group.
- Advised Ant Group in its share repurchase program and restructuring involving its international business and technology business.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Ho, Jin Hyuk Park, Erik Ping Wang