Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Strong legal practice grounded on global best practices, and combined with a robust understanding of the Philippine context. ’
‘Paul Pery brings deep understanding of commercial objectives in negotiations, while Ari Singzon covers due diligence conscientiously and comprehensively. ’
‘ However, more than its legal acumen, what distinguishes Milbank is its very good relations not only with the leading local law firms, but more importantly, with both the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This has proven to be a significant advantage as these connections have facilitated smoother regulatory engagements and accelerated approvals.’
‘Jim Grandolfo's well-established relations with the PSE and SEC has facilitated access to and engagement with the senior officials of these regulatory agencies. As a recognized expert in capital markets, his views are respected and carry significant weight.’
- 'What makes Milbank’s practice unique is that it has extensive knowledge and experience in both Philippine and U.S. securities laws and regulations and has developed strong relationships with local law firms and other local capital market practitioners.'
- 'Compared to other foreign law firms, Milbank has been practicing in the Philippines for quite some time now and is well-known and respected in the local business community.'
Key clients
- BofA Securities
- UBS AG
- Morgan Stanley
- Deutsche Bank
- China Bank Capital
- HSBC
- BPI Capital
- CLSA
- Credit Suisse
- BDO Capital
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Nomura Singapore Limited
Work highlights
Practice head
James Grandolfo
Other key lawyers
Paul Pery; Ari Singzon; York Wu