Corporate & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Philippines
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Milbank is an eminent legal team for Philippines work, recognised for its long-standing expertise in assisting both domestic and international corporations and financial institutions. The firm is particularly active on capital markets matters, acting for both financiers and issuers on debt issuances, IPOs and securities offerings. It also handles M&A, joint venture and private equity transactions in such sectors as energy, TMT and real estate. Its Philippines practice is led out of the firm's Hong Kong office. Examples of the firm's clientele include Globe Telecom, CLSA and BPI Capital.
Work Highlights
- Milbank advised PLDT, and its subsidiaries Smart Communications and Digitel Mobile Phils, on the sale of 650 telecoms towers and related passive infrastructure to Unity Digital Infrastructure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Milbank has a deep bench with various areas of expertise and broad knowledge of the local Philippines landscape."
"They are familiar with the Philippines market and know the nuances of the regulations here."
"Milbank has a deep bench with various areas of expertise and broad knowledge of the local Philippines landscape."
"They are familiar with the Philippines market and know the nuances of the regulations here."
Notable Practitioners
James Grandolfo is a partner in Hong Kong. He is sought after for his expertise in both debt and equity capital markets in the Philippines. He regularly advises international financial institutions and multinationals on complex transactions and financing matters.
"He is unrivalled in his superior customer service and amazing support for our company. He has gone above and beyond to accommodate our needs."
"He is always on top of the situation. He is a very responsible leader who is quick to spot opportunities."
Paul Anthony Pery is well reputed for his talents in capital markets transactions, operating out of the firm's Hong Kong office. He assists Philippine and global corporates and financial institutions with complex bond and note issuances, as well as IPOs and rights offerings.
"He is very intelligent and diligent in his work."
"He combines local familiarity with international experience."
Cesareo Singzon is an associate based in Hong Kong who has an impressive Philippines-focused practice. He regularly advises on debt and equity capital market transactions, as well as M&A.
"He is a great asset to the team. He is capable of doing multiple tasks and is very sharp."
"He is reliable and excellent in terms of quality of work. He is very thorough."
Ranked Lawyers at
Milbank LLP
Philippines