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Milbank LLP

Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket

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Milbank LLP

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Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket - UK

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Milbank is a standout London practice offering strong lender-side representation on complex, big-ticket transactions. The team works closely with its US counterparts to provide seamless transatlantic advice. It also showcases expertise in the area of Islamic finance, and acts across industry sectors including telecoms and media and entertainment. The bank finance practice is complemented by its high-yield debt and restructuring offerings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank advised a group of lenders which included Blackstone, KKR and Goldman Sachs on the EUR3.9 billion financing for TPG's acquisition of Aareon.

Strengths

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  • They offer strong technical knowledge and good client service.

    Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket respondentEurope

  • Milbank is extremely professional and technical - they've never not been able to answer one of our difficult questions. I'm glad to recommend them.

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  • The team is highly experienced with complex structuring and multi-jurisdictional situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Suhrud Mehta
    Suhrud Mehta

    Suhrud Mehta

    Co-head of the firm's global leveraged finance practice Suhrud Mehta is regularly instructed on complex cross-border matters. He is a practitioner of choice for leading financial institutions on big-ticket transactions.

    • He's very experienced, he provides good advice and he knows what he's doing.

      Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket respondentEurope

    • He's a once in a generation type lawyer - he's at the top of his game. He's able to identify all of the pitfalls within the contracts and he's able to give very sound and rational advice.

      Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket respondentEurope

    • He's a top banking lawyer.

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  • Sarbajeet Nag
    Sarbajeet Nag

    Sarbajeet Nag

    Sarbajeet Nag is highlighted for his expertise in acquisition finance and regularly advises leading financial institutions on high-value transactions.

    • Sarb is an excellent all-round lawyer with very strong commercial and technical skills, and great situational awareness. He's one of the top lawyers in London in large cap leveraged finance.

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    • I know he will help in a very commercial manner, that he will tell us what the key risks are, but also what the typical market standards are. It really helps us go into a deal with our eyes wide open.

      Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket respondentEurope

    • Sarb is always on top of what's happening in the market, and he's excellent at coming up with solutions to things.

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  • Alexandra Grant
    Alexandra Grant

    Alexandra Grant

    Alexandra Grant is noted for her work on cross-border leveraged finance matters. She regularly acts on behalf of international investment and merchant banks, with additional experience acting for borrowers.
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  • Laura Bonamis
    Laura Bonamis

    Laura Bonamis

    Laura Bonamis has a growing reputation in the leveraged finance market. She focuses on lender-side work, regularly advising banks and alternative lenders on cross-border matters.

    • She's very active and has a big deal list.

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