Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a strong choice for strategic acquisitions and private equity investments in Asia, with strengths in the region’s booming infrastructure and data centre sectors. The team regularly represents private equity clients in fund formation and cross-border deals, ranging from financing and M&A, to PIPE investments and take-private transactions. In Beijing, Yang Wang is highly sought after to handle some of the most high-profile private equity investments in the Greater China market, including PAG’s joint investment in Newland Commercial Management. He is closely supported by Jie Min, who is experienced in public and private M&A deals and financial regulatory matters. Ian Ho is the primary contact in Hong Kong, advising public and private corporations and private equity firms on cross-border M&A deals, whilst Erik Ping Wang supports clients with PIPE transactions, minority and strategic investments, and other corporate matters.
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Testimonials
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'Yang Wang's professionalism, ability to provide solutions, and consideration for his clients are all reasons why we would like to work with him again.'
- 'Yang Wang will always be my top choice.'
- ''In the field of cross-border M&A transactions, Yang Wang has always been recognised by his legal peers as the undisputed number one in the industry.'
- 'Yang Wang's ability to think outside the box in developing solutions, his dedication, his proactive and effective responsiveness, his business-oriented perspective, and his consistent focus on clients' interests are all reasons why clients choose to work with him.'
- 'Everything about Yang Wang is exceptional.'
- 'Yang Wang is a fantastic lawyer who offers a premium service.'
Key clients
- Alibaba
- Ant Group
- Amber Group
- Blackrock Infrastructure
- Blackstone and portfolio companies
- Cainiao Smart Logistics Network
- EQT Infrastructure
- GDS Holdings
- Kanzhun Limited
- KKR and portfolio companies
- JOYY Inc.
- New Frontier Health Corporation
Work highlights
Advised PAG on its USD8.3bn joint investment in Newland Commercial Management; a major milestone in the commercial real estate sector in China, it is the largest international private equity investment in China in the past five years.
Supported Alibaba with its significant USD1bn investment of Series B equity financing in Moonshot AI, widely reported as the largest growth capital investment in China in recent years.
Advised Ant Group on the repurchase of USD6bn of its own shares and business restructuring.
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; Erik Ping Wang
Other key lawyers
Jie Min