With the ‘outstanding ’Yang Wang heading the Beijing-based team, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP provides bespoke advice on the full spectrum of corporate work, including cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments. The firm is highly regarded for its representation of leading Asia-based corporations and global private equity firms, primarily in the AI and electric vehicle sectors, while Wang mainly focuses upon corporate finance transactions and joint investments. Also in Beijing, Jie Min routinely handles complex financial regulatory matters and corporate restructurings.
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‘The STB China M&A/PE team stands out for several reasons. The team is highly specialized in M&A/PE work. The team remains highly responsive, adaptable and eager to serve clients. For these reasons, the STB China M&A/PE team has become our go-to firm for our high-stakes or complex M&A transactions.’
‘Yang Wang is deeply experienced in the cross-border M&A market in China and at the forefront of legal and regulatory developments affecting China-related cross-border M&A transactions. He is uniquely capable of parsing through complex commercial issues, understanding our business needs, and proposing simple yet creative legal solutions. He has consistently provided us with outstanding M&A legal advice for more than a decade and will continue to be our trusted M&A legal advisor for many years to come.’
‘The team configuration is excellent and can provide customers with a full range of services.’
‘Yang Wang is praised for his character and professional skills, and his ability to comprehensively manage projects is outstanding.’
Key clients
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- Ant Group
- Apax Partners
- Blackstone Inc. (and portfolio companies)
- BEST Logistics
- Cainiao Smart Logistics Network
- CVC
- GDS Holdings
- GLP
- Hillhouse Capital
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
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ian Ho; Yang Wang; Jin Hyuk Park; Jonathan Hwang; Erik Ping Wang
Other key lawyers
Jie Min