Milbank
Client SatisfactionPraised for its ‘unrivalled experience’ and ’incontestable reputation in Southeast Asia’, Milbank counts multinational investment banks, multilaterals and funds, as well as regional and national companies across the power generation, natural resources, telecoms, consumer retail, e-commerce and healthcare sectors, among its key roster of clients. Managing partner David Zemans is heavily involved in cross-border transactions, namely involving Indonesia, India, China and European elements, with demonstrable experience in SPAC and de-SPAC transactions, joint ventures, auction sales, and minority investments. Zemans jointly leads the team alongside Jacqueline Chan, who stands out for her expertise in corporate finance, M&A and restructurings. ‘A rare lawyer of quality and character’, associate Min Kim is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘Jacqueline Chan is sharp and quick on her feet. ’
‘The group has an unparalleled depth of skill, delivered by a team of standout individuals.’
‘Jacqueline Chan has very good knowledge backed by extensive experience of M&A transactions in Indonesia.’
‘The lawyers display an outstanding level of negotiation skills and are extremely detailed-oriented. Milbank possesses strong relationships in Indonesia, as well as Singapore, and they have unrivalled experience working on transactions in these jurisdictions and the region. The firm has an incontestable reputation in Southeast Asia.’
‘The Milbank team’s dedication to excellence and contributions truly set them apart, and it was a pleasure to observe them at work during the course of the transaction.’
- ‘Min Kim's understanding of corporate law, meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and understanding of Indonesian state-owned enterprise were instrumental in the success of the matter. A rare lawyer of quality and character.’
‘They really took the time to understand our business.’
Key clients
- Tiga Acquisition Corp.
- Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A.
- Emergent Logistics Pte. Ltd.
- PT Kimia Farma Tbk
- Prime Infrastructure Holdings, Inc.
- FKS Food and Agri Pte Ltd
- Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Group
- Columbia Pacific Management, Inc.
- Masan Group Corporation
- WatchBanQ Group
- PT Supreme Energy
- Singapore Telecommunications Limited
- Grab Holdings Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Tiga Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in connection with its merger with Grindr.
- Advised Rimorchiatori Mediterranei on the acquisition of Keppel Smit Towage Private Limited and Maju Maritime PTE Ltd.
- Advised Emergent Logistics Pte Ltd in connection with the deployment of a new commercial warehouse portfolio in Indonesia to JD Vermilion Pte Ltd, a joint venture between Emergent Asia Logistics Management Pte Ltd and JD Bright Development V (HK) limited, a subsidiary of JD.com.
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Practice head
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David Zemans, Jacqueline Chan