James Grandolfo is at the helm at Milbank. The capital markets team is particularly strong within the Philippines market and is well-regarded for its work across a range of investment-grade debt and high-yield debt transactions. Grandolfo has extensive experience across a range of DCM matters, from project bonds such as green and other ESG bonds to sovereign debt mandates. Paul Pery is active in the Philippines market and advises on DCM matters across diverse sectors such as the telecoms, real estate, financial services and energy sectors. Alex Tao left the firm for Han Kun Law Offices in January 2025.
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Key clients
- JPMorgan
- Morgan Stanley
- UBS
- Deutsche Bank
- Barclays
- Goldman Sachs
- HSBC
- BPI Capital
- CLSA
- Credit Suisse
- Citigroup
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Work highlights
Advised BPI Capital Corporation, as sole global coordinator, and BofA Securities, HSBC, J.P. Morgan and UBS, as joint bookrunners, in connection with the issuance of US$500 million 5.00% 5-year notes and US$300 million 5.625% 10-year notes by Bank of the Philippine Islands.
Advised TH International Ltd (“Tim Hortons China”) on its sale of 100% of PLKC International Limited (“Popeyes China”) to Restaurant Brands International.
Acted for HSBC and DBS as global coordinators and arrangers in connection with the establishment of a US$2 billion medium term note programme guaranteed by Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. and the issuance of US$450 million of 9.375% senior guaranteed notes due 2029 under the programme.
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Practice head
James Grandolfo
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Paul Pery