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Simpson Thacher was recognized as one of the leading firms in Asia in Chambers and Partners most recent publication, Chambers Asia 2009.  The guide lists top firms and lawyers in Asia based on thousands of interviews with lawyers and clients across the entire Asian continent in over 20 areas of law.

Simpson Thacher was recognized in the first tier in seven practice areas:  

Asia-wide: 

• Capital Markets:  Equity 
• Corporate/M&A:  Private Equity
• Investment Funds:  Private Equity

Hong Kong:

• Investment Funds: Private Equity

Japan: 

• Capital Markets:  Foreign
• Corporate/M&A:  Foreign: Investment Funds

South Korea:     

• Overseas Counsel 

The Firm also was recognized as a leading firm in ten other practice areas.

Additionally, nine Simpson Thacher partners based in Asia were ranked as leaders in their fields of practice and three associates were also recognized.  For a full list of the Firm's practice and individual attorney recognitions click here.