Milbank maintains a strong track record in high-value cross-border corporate transactions, with particular strength in the private equity space. While active across Hong Kong and mainland China, the team is also frequently engaged on deals involving parties in the Philippines, India, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Co-chair Andrew Whan combines transactional fluency with sector insight across healthcare, logistics, TMT, and transportation. Fellow co-chair Neeraj Budhwani advises on a broad mix of de-SPAC transactions, PIPE deals, and structured exits involving both public and private companies.
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Testimonials
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- 'Expert team across a range of capabilities.'
- 'Andrew Whan is a standout corporate advisory partner - deep knowledge and a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Actis LLP
- CVC
- Goldman Sachs
- PAG Capital
- British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
- TH International Ltd
- EmergeVest
- EQT Private Capital Asia
- Trustroot Internet Private Limited
- Total Information Management Corporation
- Metro Pacific Investments Corporation
- Red Hexagon Energy Transition Asia Fund SCSp
Work highlights
Advising Actis LLP in connection with its US$600 million investment in the Philippines-based Terra Solar Project.
Advised CVC Capital Partners in its more than US$1 billion investment in PT Siloam International Hospitals.
Advised Goldman Sachs on the financing of Jubilant Bhartia Group’s acquisition of a 40% stake in Coca-Cola’s bottling business in India.
Practice head
Andrew Whan; Neeraj Budhwani
Other key lawyers
James Grandolfo; Paul Pery; Cesareo Singzon; Charmaine Yeo