Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
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Milbank is a global law firm which handles major corporate transactions across Asia-Pacific from its Singapore office. The firm has a longstanding focus on the Indonesian market, and additional expertise in Vietnam, the Philippines and other jurisdictions in South-East Asia. Milbank continues to be very active on M&A and private equity transactions. Deals advised on by the team include logistics, TMT, oil and gas, and finance sector mandates. Milbank's impressive client roster includes Asian conglomerates and global investors focused on the Asian market. Examples of clients advised include Grab Holdings, Emergent Logistics and WatchBanQ.
Milbank's Singapore office maintains a highly active Indonesia desk, representing local and international corporates and funds. The firm especially handles matters pertaining to the finance, technology and energy sectors in Indonesia. It advised Kimia Farma (KAEF) and Kimia Farma Apotek (KFA) on a minority stake sale in KAEF and KFA to Silk Road Fund and Indonesia Investment Authority. David Zemans and Jacqueline Chan are key contacts in the team.
Milbank's Singapore office is also very active in Vietnam-related work, including venture capital transactions and M&A. Milbank advised Masan on its USD65 million investment in Trusting Social. Jacqueline Chan is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Milbank acted for Tiga Acquisition Corp., a SPAC, on its merger with Grindr. The combined company listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an enterprise value of approximately USD2.1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It was truly a first-class experience. They are a cut above all others in the market. You can really feel their full and complete dedication. Your issue becomes their issue, and they always find an answer."
"They focus on problem-solving initiatives and will not rest until they find the solution."
"It was truly a first-class experience. They are a cut above all others in the market. You can really feel their full and complete dedication. Your issue becomes their issue, and they always find an answer."
"They focus on problem-solving initiatives and will not rest until they find the solution."
Notable Practitioners
David Zemans is widely recognised for his impressive talents in complex cross-border transactions, often involving Indonesia as well as other jurisdictions in South-East Asia and further afield. He has experience acting for large companies in the healthcare, energy and technology sectors.
Jacqueline Chan possesses market-leading expertise in M&A and private equity transactions in various sectors across the Asia-Pacific region, in particular Indonesia and Vietnam. Operating from Singapore, she receives widespread praise and acts for some of the largest companies in the region as well as private equity funds.
"Jacqueline is my preferred counsel and go-to. She demonstrates an excellent balance between content expertise and commercially moving forward transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Milbank LLP
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