Banking & Finance: Lenders
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7615 3000Chambers Review
Milbank is a standout London practice offering strong lender-side representation on complex, big-ticket transactions. The team works closely with its US counterparts to provide seamless transatlantic advice. It also showcases expertise in the area of Islamic finance, and acts across industry sectors including telecoms and media and entertainment. The strong bank finance practice is complemented by its high-yield debt and restructuring offerings.
Work Highlights
- Milbank advised the financing sources on Bain Capital's acquisition of House of HR, with a complex financing structure including various senior secured credit facilities as well as a EUR415 million senior secured notes offering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Milbank are experts in the field, with complex structuring and cross-border capabilities that are unique."
"They are very good on the leveraged finance side: their bench is amazing, combining the loan and high-yield sides. If we get Milbank on our deals we are very pleased and just know we will get a good service."
"The client service at Milbank is very strong. The lawyers have a great work ethic, are very polite, attentive, and always ensure they cater to different stakeholders' needs."
"Milbank are experts in the field, with complex structuring and cross-border capabilities that are unique."
"They are very good on the leveraged finance side: their bench is amazing, combining the loan and high-yield sides. If we get Milbank on our deals we are very pleased and just know we will get a good service."
"The client service at Milbank is very strong. The lawyers have a great work ethic, are very polite, attentive, and always ensure they cater to different stakeholders' needs."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of the firm's global leveraged finance practice Suhrud Mehta is regularly instructed on complex cross-border matters. He is a practitioner of choice for leading financial institutions on big-ticket transactions.
"He knows the market inside out and is an excellent lawyer."
"Suhrud's knowledge, service levels, market insight and advice are simply second to none."
"Suhrud Mehta is a master of the craft."
Sarbajeet Nag is highlighted for his expertise in acquisition finance and regularly advises leading financial institutions on high-value transactions.
"Sarbajeet Nag has some of the best commercial insights and strongest work ethics. He is very collaborative with value-added inputs."
"Sarbajeet is highly competent and robust; I love his attitude. He is an extremely good lawyer but very down to earth."
"He is calm under pressure, gives thoughtful and reasoned advice, knows the battles to pick and is very user-friendly."
Alexandra Grant is noted for her work on cross-border leveraged finance matters. She regularly acts on behalf of international investment and merchant banks, with additional experience acting for borrowers.
"Alexandra Grant has great knowledge of the area and potential loopholes in financial agreements, and is a good presence to have on our side when negotiating vis-à-vis sponsor counsel."
"She is active and well regarded."