Tag: Simpson Thacher
Simpson Thacher assists on USD711m global equity offering
Simpson Thacher advises Japan’s Sumitomo Pharma on its USD711m international share offering
The International A-list 2026
Bringing to the spotlight leading foreign lawyers that are the go-to advisers on India-related matters
Simpson Thacher team advises on NSSK IV Series Funds
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Japanese private equity firm Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK) on the formation of its NSSK IV Series Funds
Firms act on Kuaishou’s USD2bn dual-currency bond issue
Kuaishou Technology has issued its first offshore bonds, raising the equivalent of USD2 billion through a dual-currency offering
Firms guide on ByteDance-US JV to secure TikTok operations
ByteDance has reached an agreement with American investors to establish a US joint venture focused on data security, enabling TikTok’s continued operations in the country
Firms advise Geely on taking electric carmaker Zeekr private
Simpson Thacher, Fangda Partners, Davis Polk, Ogier, KWM, Latham & Watkins and Maples Groupadvised Geely on a USD2.4 billion deal to take electric carmaker Zeekr private and delist it from the NYSE
China Business Law Awards 2025
Which Chinese and international law firms have earned client trust through exceptional expertise?
Firms steer Alibaba’s issue of HKD12bn in exchangeable bonds
Alibaba raises HKD12bn via zero-coupon exchangeable bonds, advised by Simpson Thacher, Fangda, Jingtian & Linklaters
Firms guide GDS USD550m convertible senior notes
GDS Holdings has recently issued convertible senior notes and a delta placement of borrowed ADSs
The International A-list 2025
We reveal the most-recommended foreign lawyers for India-related matters
Jia Yuan recruits capital markets specialist
Sun Ye joins Jia Yuan Law as senior partner, specializing in capital markets and cross-border M&A, splitting time between Beijing, Shang
Quintet steers Alibaba’s USD5bn dual-currency bond
Simpson Thacher, Maples, Fangda, Sidley Austin, Jingtian & Gongcheng advised Alibaba’s USD5B issue of USD/RMB senior notes
Quintet guides Alibaba’s USD5bn dual-currency bond
Five law firms advised Alibaba’s USD5B issue of USD/RMB senior notes, Asia-Pacific's biggest corporate bond this year
Quintet steers Pony AI’s USD413m Nasdaq IPO
Pony AI raised USD 413 million in its Nasdaq IPO, marking the third-largest Chinese debut in the US
Quartet guides on Japanese chipmaker’s USD4.8bn IPO
Top firms, including Anderson Mori, Mori Hamada, Davis Polk, and Simpson Thacher, are advising Kioxia on its USD4.8 billion Tokyo IPO
Latham & Watkins boosts funds, investment in Singapore
Latham & Watkins names Elyn Xing as counsel in Singapore, boosting its fund management and investment capabilities
China Business Law Awards 2024
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2023
Seven firms act on electric vehicle brand Zeekr’s USD441m IPO
Davis Polk, KWM, Ogier, Han Kun, Simpson Thacher, Fangda Partners,and Sidley Austin advise on Zeekr's USD441m NYSE listing
Quintet acts on Wanda’s RMB60bn mega mall deal
Freshfields, Simpson Thacher, Fangda Partners, Haiwen & Partners, and Allen & Overy advised on a RMB60 billion sale of a 60% stake in Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management Group
The A-List 2023-24: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
Simpson guides Stonepeak to close USD3.3bn infrastructure fund
Stonepeak's Asia Infrastructure Fund closes at USD3.3bn, advised by Simpson Thacher
Haiwen adds Alibaba’s senior counsel Fu Duan
Cross-border M&A specialist Fu Duan has joined Haiwen & Partners and will be based in the Beijing and Hong Kong offices
China Business Law Awards 2023
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022
Deals of the year 2022
China Business Law Journal announces the most exciting China-related legal transactions and disputes of 2022
Allen & Overy adds fund and asset management partner in Shanghai
Allen & Overy has strengthened its fund and asset management practice in the Asia-Pacific region with the hire of partner Daisy Qi to the Shanghai office
DLA Piper assists Fosun’s Lanvin Group in de-SPAC listing on NYSE
DLA Piper advised international luxury conglomerate Lanvin Group in its New York Stock Exchange listing via a de-SPAC merger
Leapmotor’s rare move shows scrutiny on data compliance pays off
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor Technology’s rare move to engage legal advisers on PRC data security and US export laws in its successful IPO points to a growing need to scrutinise compliance in these areas
China Business Law Awards 2022
China Business Law Journal reveals the law firms that have excelled in the past year
NIO plugs into Singapore Exchange
Chinese electric carmaker NIO debuted on Singapore Exchange by way of introduction without raising funds to become a triple-listed company in Singapore, the US and Hong Kong
Deals of the year 2021
We look back at the most significant transactions and disputes of last year as we ring in the year of the tiger























































