Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP’s M&A team is well-equipped to advise top-tier private equity firms on major tender offers and acquisitions. Noritaka Kumamoto and Jonathan Stradling regularly handle inbound and outbound corporate mandates across Japan and the US for both private equity sponsors and public and private companies.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- 'Commercial and has a deep understanding of the private equity practice.'
Key clients
- Blackstone
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
- KOKUSAI ELECTRIC
- LOGISTEED
- Monex Group
Work highlights
Advised on KKR’s Tender Offer to Acquire FUJI SOFT INCORPORATED - FUJI SOFT.
Advised on KKR, JIC Capital and Topcon’s announced Management Buyout of Topcon.
Advised on Johnson Controls’ Sales of Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Businesses Transaction, including Hitachi-Johnson Controls Air Conditioning Inc.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Gaiben
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Noritaka Kumamoto; Jonathan Stradling