The ‘knowledgebase and credible’ team at Milbank is noted for its strong debt capital markets capabilities, particularly for high-yield and liability management products, and continues to showcase its expertise in advising issuers facing near-term debt maturities on innovative liability management transactions. Boasting an enviable equity capital markets practice, the team’s workload includes high-value IPOs and de-SPACs, with demonstrable experience in the technology sector. Giles Kennedy leads the practice and advises major banking clients on debt offerings, including high-yield mandates, in addition to underwriters for equity offerings. Praised as ’technically well-versed and approachable’, Terrence O’Donnell is noted for his expertise in IPOs and share placements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very knowledgeable and credible.’

  • ‘Terence O'Donnell is technically well-versed and approachable.’

Key clients

  • Tiga Acquisition Corp.
  • PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka Tbk
  • PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk
  • PT Alam Sutera Realty Tbk
  • PT ABM Investama Tbk
  • PT ABM Investama Tbk
  • PT Modernland Realty Tbk

Work highlights

  • Advised Tiga Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in connection with its merger with Grindr.
  • Advised PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka Tbk in connection with the exchange offer and exit consent solicitation for its US$300m 6.5% Senior Notes 2023, to extend the maturity of its outstanding indebtedness.
  • Advised PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk in connection with the partial tender offer and consent solicitation for its outstanding US$405m 8.125% Senior Notes due 2025 and US$425m 6.75% Senior Notes due 2026, to refinance its outstanding indebtedness.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Giles Kennedy

Other key lawyers

Terrence O’Donnell, Andre Seah, Abril Kang