Chambers Review
Lawyers at Milbank have an impressive track record advising local and international clients, including trading houses, utilities and ECAs, regularly assisting with cross-border energy mandates across diverse jurisdictions. It offers significant strength in its Japan-based group, with a notable team in Singapore. The firm is especially experienced in the financing and development of projects in South-East Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. It excels in handling LNG and other traditional power projects, as well as advising on infrastructure mandates. The team is also sought after to advise on major infrastructure and energy projects in South America and the USA. It has a well-established reputation in the Indian market for advising key clients on the development and financing of power and infrastructure projects.
Aled Davies, Justen Fleming and Andrew Pendleton in Tokyo are key contacts for the practice.
Work Highlights
- Milbank was engaged by the sponsors Total, Exxon Mobil and OilSearch to advise on an LNG infrastructure project in Papua New Guinea.
- Milbank advised a number of lenders on the restructuring of financing and ownership arrangements for the USD8.8 billion Ambatovy nickel and cobalt mine in Madagascar.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their biggest strength is the ability of the Milbank team to take a commercial and pragmatic approach to their analysis and advice."
"They always provide the best advice according to the individual situation and our intentions. They provided very flexible and client-friendly service."
"Their biggest strength is the ability of the Milbank team to take a commercial and pragmatic approach to their analysis and advice."
"They always provide the best advice according to the individual situation and our intentions. They provided very flexible and client-friendly service."