England - London • Corporate and commercial
Milbank
Milbank has expertise in M&A and private equity transactions, in addition to notable strength in financial restructuring matters. Aviation taxation is a key niche area for the team. Highly experienced partner Russell Jacobs leads the team, and advises on a diverse range of corporate and finance transactions. Core team members include special counsels Andrew Callaghan, who has a particular focus on private equity transactions, and Alan Rafferty, whose practice includes restructurings, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions. Associates Cosmos Fung and Fareed Muhammed are key names.
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Testimonials
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- 'I worked with Alan Rafferty on a number of extremely complicated transactions. He was thorough, precise, knowledgeable. He responded quickly and could explain the complexities clearly. I've worked with many of the major tax lawyers (including partners at all magic circle firms) and rank Alan Rafferty very highly.'
- 'Alan Rafferty is technically superb, very responsive and writes clearly. He is an exceptional performer all round.'
Key clients
- Avianca
- Maverick Aviation Partnership LP (an investment vehicle managed by Carlyle Aviation Partners)
- SKY Leasing
- Summit Partners
- Fortress Investment Group
- Flender
- Sartorius
- The Lenders to Schur Flexibles Group
Work highlights
- Acted on Avianca Holdings S.A.’s proposed acquisition of an interest in Colombian airline Viva, a proposed merger with Brazilian airline GOL and various other strategic transactions.
- Advised Maverick Aviation Partnership LP in connection with an agreement to acquire AMCK Aviation’s (“AMCK”) portfolio of aircraft and the related regulatory, tax and other structuring considerations.
- Represented The Export–Import Bank of Korea, Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, Euler Hermes, and a consortium of international commercial banks in the US$2 billion financing for SK On’s latest Gigafactory plant in Ivancsa, Hungary.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Russell Jacobs