Milbank LLP, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Global Profile

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Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Milbank is a global law firm which handles major corporate transactions across Asia-Pacific from its Singapore office. The firm has a long-standing 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.

Foreign Desk

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. David Zemans and Jacqueline Chan are key contacts in the team.

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Work Highlights

Milbank advised Telekom Malaysia Berhad on a joint venture between TM DC Educity and Nxera to develop data centres in Malaysia.

Strengths

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Milbank's sector knowledge and experience in the jurisdiction helped streamline things. They are also very efficient in communication and catering to clients' needs.

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The team have knowledge and experience of the various markets across different jurisdictions. They were proactive about solving issues and were able to provide different contacts and solutions.

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Milbank's sector knowledge and experience in the jurisdiction helped streamline things. They are also very efficient in communication and catering to clients' needs.

Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite respondent
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The team have knowledge and experience of the various markets across different jurisdictions. They were proactive about solving issues and were able to provide different contacts and solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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David H Zemans

Eminent 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.

David Zemans is an excellent lawyer. He is very strategic, helping to understand and drive the right outcomes.

David is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in terms of his approach to a deal.

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Jacqueline Chan

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Jacqueline Chan possesses market-leading expertise in M&A and private equity transactions in various sectors across the Asia-Pacific region, in particular Indonesia. 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 delivers crisp advice. She synthesises complex cross-border issues in minutes and drives negotiations to timely and favourable outcomes.

She's an absolute superstar and leader. I have absolute confidence in her ability to run a transaction from start to finish.

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Min Kim

Associates to watch

Min Kim is a special counsel in the firm's Singapore office and is well-regarded for his expertise in M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions.

He combines partner-level drafting with exceptional client care. He responds within minutes and anticipates pressure points, so issues are solved before they escalate.

Min is meticulous, diligent and very commercial.

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