Simpson Thacher is representing KKR in connection with the acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Tokyo by funds managed by KKR and Gaw Capital Partners from Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. The transaction is expected to be completed by Q2 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
The Hyatt Regency Tokyo is a 746-room luxury hotel located in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s busiest business and retail districts, and adjacent to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government headquarters.
The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction includes Noritaka Kumamoto, Jonathan Stradling, Daisuke Ueta and Yuji Yagi (M&A – Tokyo); Ian Ho and Jasper Ma (M&A – Hong Kong); Makiko Harunari, Anuj Shah and Atsushi Usui (Credit); and Meredith Jones and Daisy Dai (Tax).