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Milbank LLP

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Milbank LLP

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Banking & Finance - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Foreign Desk

Milbank regularly advises clients on Indonesia-related matters, including acquisition finance, refinancings and project finance. It often advises on deals in the natural resources sector and acts in equal measure for both Indonesian and foreign entities. David Zemans is the firm's key contact for Indonesia work.

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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank represented Power DC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vantage Data Centers APAC, as the borrower in connection with a term loan and revolving credit facility totalling HKD2.108 billion.

Strengths

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  • Milbank possesses excellent quality of counsels who have strong technical knowledge, practical experience and extensive networks.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Milbank is extremely reliable, responsive and analytical. They provide considered advice each time they engage with us and they never fail to deliver on any deal deadlines.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • David H Zemans
    David H Zemans

    David H Zemans

    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.

    • David delivered on all that was required of him and made sure that it was done as efficiently and effectively as possible. He is excellent to work with, extremely knowledgeable and commercial.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • David is one of the most experienced professionals in the market and I rely on his advice because of that depth of expertise.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Jacqueline Chan
    Jacqueline Chan

    Jacqueline Chan

    Jacqueline Chan is active on acquisition and property financing and refinancing. She is particularly known for Indonesia-related mandates.

    • Jacqueline is high-energy, people-oriented, very pragmatic and has deep knowledge. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Jacqueline is a super high-quality lawyer who has experience with different types of things. She is super committed and responsive.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • James Orme
    James Orme

    James Orme

    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 has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He always gives considered, concise advice that addresses the topic at hand. He also takes the initiative to provide value-added suggestions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • I truly appreciate his dedication and commitment to achieving the best outcome. He navigated complex legal challenges seamlessly, ensuring that all aspects were handled with precision and efficiency.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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