Milbank’s capital markets team is highly regarded for its strong focus on the energy and natural resources sectors, advising on renewable energy, emerging technologies, and related value chains. The practice also handles mandates across aviation, real estate, technology, retail, and manufacturing. Giles Kennedy leads on both debt and equity matters, with notable expertise in high-yield debt offerings and advising underwriters on equity transactions. Terrence O’Donnell is noted both for his equity capital markets capabilities, which includes IPOs, as well as his debt practice, including high-yield bonds.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • 'Milbanks' capital markets practice here is mighty. The local practitioner I have dealt with is deeply knowledgeable on complex technical matters and has great intuition.'
  • 'Terry is highly knowledgeable, a great personality and easy to work with.'

Key clients

  • PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk
  • PT Agung Podomoro Land Tbk
  • PowerDC Holdco Pte Ltd
  • PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama
  • LMIRT Capital Pte. Ltd.
  • PT Amman Mineral Internasional Tbk
  • Deutsche Bank
  • PT Modernland Realty Tbk
  • HSBC
  • Barclays
  • Morgan Stanley
  • JP Morgan

Work highlights

Represented the investors on a milestone US$443 million revenue bond issued by a newly incorporated Labuan subsidiary of Air Asia Berhad.
Advised PT Modernland Realty Tbk in connection with the restructuring of four series of its USD notes.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Giles Kennedy

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Terrence O’Donnell

Practice head

Giles Kennedy

Other key lawyers

Terrence O’Donnell