Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Hong Kong is routinely sought out by both global investors and prominent Chinese corporates for their most strategically significant and cross-border transactions. The team is especially strong in advising global private equity firms on strategic investments, exits, and fund work. Co-chair Ian Ho continues to support KKR as sponsor across numerous prominent transactions. Fellow co-chair Erik Ping Wang has achieved renown for his strategic understanding of complex, cross-border transactions, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and PIPE transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has been our strategic legal partner in many of our most transformative M&A transactions.'
- 'What sets Simpson Thacher apart is their ability to combine deep legal expertise with a forward-thinking, client-centric approach.'
- 'Their team is not only technically proficient but also highly collaborative, responsive and attuned to the nuances of our company and industry.'
‘The Simpson Thacher team was led by Yang Wang, aPartner in Simpson Thacher’s Corporate Department. Yang advises clients in mergers, leveraged buyouts, equity investments, joint ventures and other complex corporate transactions.'
- 'Yang Wang stands out in M&A for his exceptional ability to handle complex transactions with both legal precision and commercial insight. He has a deep understanding of the Chinese market and consistently offers practical, business-oriented solutions. His negotiation skills are exceptional.'
‘Their professional service and rapid response not only enabled them to execute projects efficiently but also provided the company with many constructive opinions and suggestions, which greatly helped the project's progress.’
Key clients
- Alibaba
- Ant Group
- Amber Group
- Blackrock Infrastructure
- Blackstone
- Cainiao Smart Logistics Network
- EQT Infrastructure
- GDS Holdings
- Kanzhun Limited
- KKR and portfolio companies
- JOYY Inc.
- New Frontier Health Corporation
Work highlights
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ian Ho; Yang Wang; Erik Wang