The Hong Kong-based Korean practice at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Hong Kong actively advises on M&A and private equity investments, both public and private, as well as inbound and outbound transactions. Jin Hyuk Park spearheads the Korea practice, with over thirty years of experience in M&A transactions, including representing clients in acquisitions across China, Korea, and the United States. Joongwon Park routinely assists clients with M&A transactions, including buyouts and minority investments.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsive and eager to deliver the best results.’
‘Highly experienced in corporate/investment-related matters.'
'Always makes a great effort to view the issues from the company's perspective to provide tailored advice to address our needs.’
Key clients
- Ant Group
- Blackstone
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
- SK E&S
- SK Inc.
- SK Pharmteco
- SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Assisted KKR with it sale of Ecorbit.
Acted for SK Telecom and SAPEON Korea in their merger with Rebellions Inc.
Advised Blackstone on its acquisition of JJ Tools.
Practice head
Jin Hyuk Park
Other key lawyers
Joongwon Park