Banking & Finance: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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Milbank is an active US law firm best known for its involvement in complex transactions, advising a range of international banks and leading alternative capital providers, corporate borrowers and private equity funds. The team's prominent areas of expertise include project, acquisition and revolving credit finance. Practitioners advise clients from the energy and mining sectors. It is especially known for its leading Indonesia practice, with further experience across the region, including in the Philippines.
Work Highlights
- Milbank acted for PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara on its USD500 million senior secured term loan facility, entered into with a number of regional commercial banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has subject matter experts who can advise on key matters relating to financing and structure. They have strong commercial awareness of the latest developments and past deal structures."
"Milbank are strong in handling complex and sophisticated matters and always do deep analysis. Their team is very capable of analysing every problem well."
"The firm has subject matter experts who can advise on key matters relating to financing and structure. They have strong commercial awareness of the latest developments and past deal structures."
"Milbank are strong in handling complex and sophisticated matters and always do deep analysis. Their team is very capable of analysing every problem well."
Notable Practitioners
David Zemans maintains a leading reputation, largely for his project financing and restructuring expertise. He regularly represents borrowers and is also well versed in taking on mandates for lenders.
"His long track record as a top-notch legal adviser in Asia speaks for itself."
"An experienced lawyer with a strong understanding of the APAC region."
Jacqueline Chan is active on acquisition and property financing and refinancing. She is particularly known for Indonesia-related mandates.
"Jacqueline Chan is very approachable yet extremely competent and knowledgeable. Not many lawyers have that combination. It makes it easy for the client to get constantly strong legal advice."
"Jacqueline is highly sophisticated with an unparalleled work ethic. She provides excellent and well-thought-out advice on even the most complex capital structures and bespoke financing situations."
James Orme often advises clients on various forms of financings in the energy and natural resources sector. He acts for lenders and borrowers, with particular expertise in Indonesia-related mandates.
"James Orme has a keen eye for detail and an immense amount of transaction experience, which is a potent combination that allows him to deliver exceptional legal advice to clients."
"He is always very helpful in moving points forward and defending his client's position. He sees ways we can get through issues in a way that is acceptable to all parties."
Ranked Lawyers at
Milbank LLP
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