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Investment Funds: Private Equity - Asia-Pacific Region
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What the team is known for

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a team of proficient private equity fund formation legal advisers to asset managers and investors throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The firm is active on growth capital and venture capital structures for clients including premier private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds and commercial banks. It has a strong practice in private real estate fund formation and a substantial presence in Hong Kong and Japan, facilitating work on regional matters. It also frequently assists clients on pan-Asia fund formation mandates.

Notable practitioners

Adam Furber in Hong Kong and David Azcue in Tokyo are key contacts for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Blackstone on the formation of BCP Asia II.

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Advantage Partners in connection with the JPY65.1 billion fundraise for Advantage Partners Private Solutions Fund.

Strengths

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