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Simpson Thacher Represents KKR Asset Management in Connection with its Joint Venture with Borealis Maritime

12.13.13

The Firm is representing KKR Asset Management LLC, an affiliate of KKR & Co. L.P., in connection with its joint venture with the principals of Borealis Maritime Ltd., a U.K.-based manager of oceangoing tanker and other shipping vessels.  The joint venture will focus on opportunities in the secondhand vessel market.

 

KKR Asset Management LLC offers a broad range of investment products and invests across the corporate equity and credit spectrum, including (i) leveraged credit strategies, such as leveraged loans and high yield bonds, (ii) liquid long/short equity strategies, and (iii) alternative credit strategies such as mezzanine investments, special situations investments and direct senior lending.

 

The Simpson Thacher team includes Ed Chung, Gary Horowitz and John Kupiec (M&A) and Jason Vollbracht (Tax).