Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Hong Kong's broad offering encompasses investment transactions and M&A. The group routinely advises Asia-based private equity firms and global corporations. Practice head Ian Ho works out of both the Tokyo and Hong Kong offices, and is recommended for his vast knowledge of M&A and investment transactions across the APAC region. Jin Hyuk Park is noted for his strong capabilities in minority investments and capital markets-related work, often assisting strategic clients, while Erik Ping Wang is a key name for PIPE transactions and LBOs, in addition to take-privates.

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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, which announced its US$8.3 billion joint investment in Newland Commercial Management.
  • Advised XPENG on its receipt of minority investment from the Volkswagen Group.
  • Advised Ant Group on its share repurchase program and restructuring involving its international business and technology business.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Ian Ho
Ian Ho
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Hong Kong

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ian Ho, Erik Ping Wang, Jin Hyuk Park