Bill Hinman Named to Daily Journal’s 2015 “Top 100 Lawyers in California” List
Corporate Partner Bill Hinman has been named by the Daily Journal as one of this year’s “Top 100 Lawyers in California” for his role in Alibaba’s historic US$25 billion IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, the largest IPO ever conducted. Bill and the Simpson Thacher team advised the e-commerce company on various aspects of the offering including filings and the logistical issues associated with cross-border transactions. The article noted that the Firm's experience on large IPOs allowed it to prepare Alibaba for the immense media attention that came with the IPO and to navigate the many issues that transpire during cross-border offerings.