The leveraged finance team at Milbank advises private equity sponsors, banks, private credit funds and direct lenders on a variety of financing, often cross-border transactions. Davide Mencacci spearheads the practice and brings expertise in European products, documentation and practices. John Bona focuses his practice on leveraged and acquisition finance and has extensive experience of the European, Australian and Asian markets. Daniele Sutto offers advice on cross-border transactions, counting international banks, alternative credit providers and financial sponsors among his clients.
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- ‘Daniele Sutto pays attention to detail and has hands-on approach.'
Key clients
- Permira
- BPEA EQT (formerly Barings Private Equity Asia and EQT Asia)
- CVC
- Carlyle
- Hillhouse and Hillhouse Credit
- KKR and KKR Credit
- PAG
- Goldman Sachs (IBD and MBD/AWM)
- Affinity Equity Partners
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
- Keppel Credit Fund Management (formerly Pierfront Capital)
- MUFG
Work highlights
Advised Goldman Sachs and CPPIB on JPY160bn mezzanine PIK bonds to refinance mezzanine facilities used for Bain's acquisition of Evident Corporation.
Advised Nomura and the other lenders, as designated lenders’ counsel, on an AUD300 million holdco financing for a dividend recap to Bain following Bain's acquisition of Firebird Group.
Advised the arrangers in relation to term and revolving facilities for Affinity Equity Partner's acquisition of Indonesian gummy candy maker Yupi.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
John Bona
Practice head
Davide Mencacci
Other key lawyers
John Bona; Daniele Sutto