Simpson Thacher represented J-STAR Co., Ltd. (“J-STAR”) in connection with the formation of the J-STAR No.5 Series Funds, a ¥75 billion Japan-focused buyout fund series. The J-STAR No.5 Series Funds are the fifth Japan buyout fund series managed or served by J-STAR.
The Simpson Thacher team included David Azcue, Adam Furber, Lily Rasel, Richard Zhang, Mai Kristofferson and Li Jiang (Asia – Private Funds); Nancy Mehlman, Caroline Phillips and Matt Lester (Tax); Makiko Harunari, Alvin Kwong, Atsushi Usui and Anuj Shah (Credit); Owen Lysak (London – Private Funds); Rony Rothken (New York – Private Funds) and Jeanne Annarumma (ERISA).