Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Hong Kong‘s Asia banking and credit group advises major clients, including financial institutions and asset managers, on a range of financings involving Japanese businesses and assets. Makiko Harunari, who leads the practice from Hong Kong, handles cross-border financing transactions for financial sponsors, corporate borrowers, and financial institutions. Noted for being 'extremely diligent and smart in pushing forward transactions', Atsushi Usui plays a key role in the team.
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‘Makiko Harunari has an extensive and deep expertise in financing transactions involving private equity funds. While she is a tough negotiator, she is good at focusing on substantial issues and flexible at providing reasonable alternatives for the benefit of her clients.’
‘Makiko Harunari knows the market well and takes a hands-on approach to assisting clients in pushing forward transactions. Her advice is very straightforward and reasonable, and easy to understand for everyone.'
- ‘Makiko Harunari leads the STB Asia banking team. She has a strong commercial background and is an experienced acquisition finance lawyer.'
- 'Astushi Usui is extremely diligent and smart in pushing forward transactions. Besides, he is very polite and easy to work with.'
- 'Atsushi Usui is a key senior associate who works with Makiko. He is able to achieve ambitious goals in a short period of time.'
‘STB has many very knowledgeable and experienced lawyers who can handle complex and sophisticated legal matters.’
‘The lawyers know and understand the client's position and what they want. They work very proactively and smoothly with lawyers of different jurisdictions.'
‘STB Asia banking team has a strong track record in acquisition finance transactions. The team is always ready to execute transactions within a tight timeframe.'
Clients clés
- KKR & Co. Inc.
- The Blackstone Group
- SoftBank
Points forts
- Advised KKR (with Gaw Capital) on the acquisition of Hyatt Regency Tokyo - KKR's first ever hotel investment in Japan.
- Advised Blackstone on the financing in connection with its planned tender offer to acquire I’rom Group Co., Ltd.
- Advised funds affiliated with Blackstone in connection with financings related to its acquisition of a majority stake in Sony Payment Services Inc.
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Responsable de la pratique
Makiko Harunari
Autres avocats clés
Atsushi Usui