Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and AZB & Partners are representing KKR in the transaction, and Kirkland & Ellis is representing funds advised by Apax Partners LLP...
KKR’s Acquisition of Healthium
J-STAR’s JPY 17.9 Billion Closing of J-STAR Continuation Series Funds
Gibson Dunn, partnered with PwC on Japanese tax and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu on Japanese legal matters, represented funds advised by Neuberger Berman. Evercore Asia Pte....
NSSK III Series Funds’ ¥105 Billion
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko on the deal. Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (“NSSK”) announced the NSSK III Series Fund that closed with aggregate capital...
Mercuria’s ¥43.85 Billion Formation of Mercuria II Series Funds
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. on the fund formation. Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. announced the formation of the Mercuria II Series Funds, which...
KKR’s Acquisition of Majority Stake in LEAP India
AZB & Partners and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett acted as legal advisors to KKR and Anagram Partners acted as legal advisor to LEAP in the transaction,...
Endeavour United’s ¥53 Billion Closing of Third Japan Buyout Series Funds
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Harneys advised Endeavour United Co., Ltd. on the deal. Endeavour United Co., Ltd. (“EU”) announced the formation of the EU III Series...
KKR’s Acquisition of Additional Stake in Seiyu from Rakuten
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised KKR on the transaction. KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Rakuten Group, Inc., (“Rakuten”) announced the signing of definitive agreements...
Advantage Partners’ ¥130 Billion AP VII Series Funds Formation
Simpson Thacher represented Advantage Partners on the transaction. Advantage Partners, Inc. announced the formation of the AP VII Series Funds, a ¥130 billion (approximately $1 billion)...
KKR and Gaw Capital’s Acquisition of Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Simpson Thacher is advising KKR on the deal. KKR and Gaw Capital Partners announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds managed by KKR and Gaw...
KKR’s Investment in SK E&S
Simpson Thacher represented KKR on the transaction. Private equity giant KKR & Co Inc. entered into an agreement with South Korean energy company, SK E&S Co.,...
Seven Seas Advisors’ ¥17 Billion Real Estate Fund
Simpson Thacher advised Seven Seas Advisors Co., Ltd. on the deal. Seven Seas Advisors closed inaugural opportunistic Japanese Real Estate Fund at ¥17 Billion. The fund is...
KKR’s Tender Offer on Hitachi Transport System
Simpson Thacher represented KKR on the deal. KKR announced its tender offer to acquire Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (“HTS”). HTS provides supply chain solutions for customers...