Corporate & Finance

Milbank is a market-leading law firm with a long history of handling Indonesian transactions from its Singapore office. Benefits from longstanding relationships with a diverse array of Indonesian corporate clients. Handles a variety of M&A, banking and finance, capital markets and projects work, with particularly deep expertise in project finance transactions across the Indonesian archipelago. Additional areas of expertise include the energy, natural resources, TMT, retail and real estate sectors. Clients include Asian Development Bank, International Finance Corporation and Bank Negara Indonesia.

Interviewees say Milbank "demonstrates good experience and knowledge of how things are done in Indonesia" and praise the team for "negotiating hard on certain points for the benefit of their client" while also remaining "commercial."

A client comments that the team is "veryexperienced in the Indonesian IPP market," adding: "They have worked on many precedent transactions and their experience comes through in the work product."

Milbank acted for the lenders on the financing of the 2,000 MW Jawa 9 and 10 power projects in Indonesia.

David Zemans sits in Singapore and earns recognition for finance and M&A work in Indonesia. He advises major Indonesian and international financial institutions and corporates on cross-border mandates. Clients describe him as a "strong leader" who is "focused and goal-oriented" and appreciate the wealth of experience he brings to transactions involving South-East Asia.

Giles Kennedy is noted for his experience in cross-border capital markets deals involving Indonesia. Located in Singapore, he regularly assists clients with high-yield bond and notes issuances in the Indonesian market.

Jacqueline Chan is based in Singapore and is highly regarded for her proficiency in M&A and joint venture transactions in the Indonesian market, across numerous sectors. A client enthuses: "Jacqueline Chan is exceptional. She is fast in response, commercial, creative when it comes to structuring and very hands-on. She is also a very patient and calm negotiator in complex, high-stress situations."

James Murray operates from Milbank's Singapore office. He possesses extensive experience in project finance, often acting for major international lenders on oil and gas and power projects in Indonesia, including IPPs. Clients say his "massive experience in the IPP sector in Indonesia is a key factor in negotiating and designing innovative structures."

James Orme is based in Singapore. He is recognised for his skills in cross-border project finance and development, regularly acting for international and Indonesian lenders and sponsors. His experience includes projects in the oil and gas and mining sectors. Clients find him to be "task-driven, dependable and a good negotiator."