Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP's offering is reputable for its Japan-focused buyout fundraisings work. Domestic and global sponsors feature in the team's client roster, and it has strong capabilities assisting with energy, infrastructure and real estate-focused funds, in particular. David Azcue oversees the team and has considerable experience advising on the formation and launch of major funds. Hong Kong-based practitioners Adam Furber and Michael Ceulen support Azcue at the helm.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep expertise in the Japanese PE market. The team has worked with almost all GPs, so they helped create the market standard.’
‘We worked closely with David Azcue. David probably has the most experience with Japanese PEs in the market.’
Key clients
- Advantage Partners
- Ares
Work highlights
Represented D Capital, Inc. (“D Capital”) in connection with the formation of D Capital II, L.P., which held its first and final closing on March 10, 2025, after four months in the market.