Milbank
The ‘technically strong and reliable’ team at Milbank counts domestic and regional companies, investors, and financial institutions among its key roster of clients, advising on a range of technology and telecoms-related transactions across Southeast Asia, notably the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Giles Kennedy handles M&A, capital markets, and financing transactions arising out of the technology and telecoms sectors, and jointly leads the team alongside Jacqueline Chan, who has a strong focus on cutting-edge first-of-its-kind deals.
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Testimonials
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‘Technically strong and reliable.’
'Impressed with Jacqueline Chan's knowledge of the local legal requirements.'
‘Giles Kennedy demonstrates good leadership and industry expertise.’
‘Very organised and they work well together.'
'Depth throughout the entire team.’
‘Responsive, attentive and flexible.’
‘Dedicated and great attitude.’
Key clients
- Tiga Investments Pte Ltd
- Singapore Telecommunications Limited
- Grab Holdings Inc.
- PLDT Inc.
- Masan Group Corporation
- CVC Capital Partners
- Trustroot Internet Private Limited
- PT Bukalapak Tbk
- WatchBanQ Group
- Baring Private Equity Asia
Work highlights
- Advised Tiga Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, on its merger with Grindr, the number one social network for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Advised telecommunications provider PLDT Inc. and its subsidiaries Smart Communications, Inc. and Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. on the sale of 5,907 telecom towers and related passive infrastructure to subsidiaries of international groups, edotco Group and EdgePoint Infrastructure for PHP77bn.
- Represented Masan High-Tech Materials, one of the world’s largest tungsten suppliers, in its Series B funding (via its affiliate, H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders) in Nyobolt, a British fast-charging battery start-up.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giles Kennedy, Jacqueline Chan