Simpson Thacher has been ranked among the leading law firms in Japan and South Korea in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025. Additionally, several of the Firm’s Partners were recognized for their work in the region.
Simpson Thacher’s top rankings include:
Japan
#1 Capital Markets: International firms and joint ventures
#1 Investment Funds: International firms and joint ventures
In addition to the practice areas noted above, the Firm was recognized in the following practice areas:
Japan: Banking and Finance: International firms and joint ventures
Japan: Corporate and M&A: International firms and joint ventures
South Korea: Capital Markets: Foreign firms
The following attorneys were recognized in their respective fields of practice:
David Azcue – Japan: Investment Funds: International firms and joint ventures: Leading Partner: Gaiben
Makiko Harunari – Japan: Banking and Finance: International firms and joint ventures: Leading Partner: Gaiben
David Snowden – Japan: Capital Markets: International firms and joint ventures: Next Generation Partner: Gaiben
The Legal 500, a worldwide legal reference guide, ranks law firms and attorneys based on extensive research surveying corporate counsel and law firm clients throughout the region.