Simpson Thacher represented J-Star Co., Ltd. in connection with the formation of the J-Star No.4 Series Funds, a ¥48.5 billion Japan-focused buyout fund series. The J-Star No.4 Series Funds are the fourth Japan buyout fund series served by J-Star Co., Ltd.~~The Simpson Thacher team included Adam Furber, David Azcue, Lily Rasel, George Hang, Xue Zhang, Michael Ceulen and Lillian Kwok (Asia – Private Funds); Nicole Humphrey (Tax); Makiko Harunari and Alvin Kwong (Credit); Brian Robbins and Jeanne Annarumma (ERISA); and Paul Dodd (London – Private Funds).