Milbank leverages its ‘deep expertise’ to guide leading private equity firms, pension funds and other institutional investors across APAC on transactions in the projects and infrastructure, telecoms, technology and energy sectors. The ’top-tier’ team is led by Andrew Whan, noted for his ‘immense experience’ in M&A and private equity, which includes acquisitions, sales and leveraged buyouts, and Neeraj Budhwani, who handles public to private transactions, private investment in public equity (PIPE) disposals and structured exits, with particular strength in the Indian market. Charmaine Yeo adds experience in cross-border private equity across the power, technology, real estate and retail sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep expertise - terrific experience across the sector.’
‘Andrew Whan has immense experience in M&A and PE. He is very easy to work with - you want him on your side in a deal.’
‘Neeraj Budhwani and Andrew Whan remain top-tier operators in a very competitive market. As well as being technically excellent, they also demonstrate a deep knowledge of us as a client, and are incredibly commercial and proactive in their advice/solutions.’
‘Andrew Whan is an industry leader within Private Equity for his sound advice, pragmatic approach and effective results.’
Key clients
- CVC
- Permira
- Goldman Sachs
- Actis LLP
- EQT Private Capital Asia
- The Carlyle Group
- PAG Capital
- EmergeVest
- AGP International Holdings Ltd
- Maso Capital Partners Limited
- Advantage Partners
- Platinum Equity
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 Tbk.
Advised Goldman Sachs on the financing of Jubilant Bhartia Group’s acquisition of a 40% stake in Coca-Cola’s bottling business in India, Hindustan Coca‑Cola Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrew Whan
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Charmaine Yeo
Practice head
Andrew Whan; Neeraj Budhwani
Other key lawyers
Charmaine Yeo