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Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Milbank offers a strong Hong Kong-based team with a regional focus, most notably with regard to Philippines expertise and with additional strengths in matters spanning India and Vietnam. The team regularly advises underwriters on US dollar high-yield bond issuances, while also handling convertible bond offerings and exchange offers. The team is also adept at advising underwriters on IPOs, particularly in relation to listings in the Philippines.
Strengths
They know the Philippines' capital markets best and are trusted by investment banks and corporates in the country. They provide sound and clear legal advice, are very professional and always deliver.
They have a quality team in Hong Kong, with a strong group of specialists to call upon as needed in New York.
Work Highlights
Milbank represented UBS Singapore as a placement agent for the overnight sale of shares by an affiliate shareholder in Century Pacific Food under Regulation S and Rule 144A.
Milbank acted for HSBC and DBS as global coordinators and arrangers on
the establishment of a USD2 billion medium term note programme guaranteed by Vista Land & Lifescapes.
Notable practitioners
James Grandolfo has a consistent track record of advising on both debt and equity issuances relating to the Philippines from his base in Milbank's Hong Kong office.
Paul Pery is based in Hong Kong but possesses notable expertise in equity capital markets matters related to the Philippines. He advises financial institutions on IPOs and follow-on offerings.
Paul is very reliable, solution-driven and committed to the transaction.