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.
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Ian Ho, Erik Ping Wang, Jin Hyuk Park