Jacqueline Chan

Jacqueline Chan, a partner in Milbank LLP’s Singapore office, participated in a panel discussion titled, “Turning Collapse into Cover: Insurance Strategies for Restructuring and Insolvency Professionals” on November 5 in Singapore. The event was presented by Aon in collaboration with the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC).~~The panelists discussed how deals involving distressed assets could be effected efficiently, particularly on how innovative insurance products might be helpful in closing valuation and addressing key risk concerns between contracting parties. Ms. Chan focused on key differences between typical M&A and distressed transactions, and shared thoughts and strategies on how difficult distressed cross-border M&A deals might be transacted. She was joined by Adrian Chai, head of transaction solutions, Aon M&A and Transaction Solutions; Debby Lim, senior partner, Dentons Rodyk, and Asia regional director of membership, IWIRC; Justin Lim, partner, Singapore Turnaround & Restructuring, Deloitte; and Cathryn Neo, associate director (litigation and contingent risks), Aon M&A and Transaction Solutions.~~Recognized as an exceptional leader and dealmaker, Ms. Chan advises on many of the most innovative, cutting-edge M&A, international corporate finance and distressed transactions in the Asia region. She was selected for The Legal 500 â€œHall of Fame” and is consistently recognized by Chambers, Euromoney and IFLR1000 as a leading lawyer in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, banking and restructuring.~~IWIRC is an international professional association dedicated to enhancing the professional status of women in all disciplines of insolvency and restructuring. Learn more about IWIRC.

Nov 19

1 min

Chambers Recognizes 21 Milbank Attorneys, 25 Practice Areas in Its Asia-Pacific 2026 Guide~~Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that 21 of its attorneys and 25 practice areas are ranked by Chambers in its Asia-Pacific 2026 guide to the region’s top law firms. Eight partners were awarded Band 1 status or higher, with several partners receiving recognition in more than one practice area. Two partners were identified as exceptional individuals beyond the numerical rankings, with one named an Eminent Practitioner and another featured as a Star Individual. Milbank’s Corporate & Finance work in Vietnam was recognized with a Spotlight distinction. Each year, Chambers provides independent, in-depth insight and recommendations on law firms and lawyers across legal markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Milbank’s practice teams and individual attorneys are consistently recognized in the Chambers guide. Chambers ranked Milbank Band 1 in the following practice areas: Corporate & Finance – Philippines Corporate & Finance – Indonesia Corporate/M&A: The Elite – Singapore Projects & Energy – India Projects & Energy – Japan Projects & Infrastructure â€“ Asia-Pacific Region Projects & Infrastructure – Singapore Projects & Infrastructure – South Korea Projects, Infrastructure & Energy – Philippines Restructuring/Insolvency â€“ Singapore The firm was also recognized by Chambers for its expertise in the following specialties: Banking & Finance (Japan, Singapore and the Asia-Pacific Region); Capital Markets (Singapore and India); Capital Markets: Debt, Equity and High-Yield Products (Asia-Pacific Region); Corporate & Finance (Malaysia and Vietnam); Corporate/M&A (South Korea and the Asia-Pacific Region); Corporate/M&A: Private Equity (Asia-Pacific Region); Energy & Natural Resources (Asia-Pacific Region); and Projects & Infrastructure (Malaysia). “This recognition reflects Milbank’s outstanding reputation and prominence across numerous practice areas and regions,” said David Zemans, Managing Partner of the firm's Asia Practice and Singapore office. “We continue to earn the trust of our clients by delivering unparalleled service and strategic advice on their most important transactions.” Of Milbank’s 21 leading attorneys who are recognized by Chambers, six received Band 1 rankings. One partner was named an Eminent Practitioner and one was granted Star Individual status – special distinctions above the Band 1 ranking. David Zemans was recognized as an Eminent Practitioner in five practice areas: Banking & Finance – Indonesia and Singapore Corporate/M&A – Indonesia and Singapore Restructuring/Insolvency – Singapore Aled Davies was designated a Star Individual in Projects & Energy – Japan Jacqueline Chan: Corporate/M&A – Indonesia and Singapore; Restructuring/Insolvency – Singapore John Dewar: Projects & Energy – India David Gartside: Projects & Infrastructure – South Korea James Grandolfo: Corporate & Finance – Philippines Giles Kennedy: Capital Markets – Indonesia and Singapore James Murray: Projects & Energy – Indonesia; Projects & Infrastructure & Energy – Philippines; Projects & Infrastructure – Singapore The following Milbank attorneys were ranked as leaders in their field: Jacqueline Chan: Banking & Finance – Singapore; Corporate & Finance – Vietnam David Cho: Corporate/M&A – South Korea Aled Davies: Banking & Finance – Japan Nicholas Dunstone: Restructuring/Insolvency – Singapore Justen Fleming: Projects & Energy – Japan Andrew Gibb: Projects & Infrastructure – Singapore Munib Hussain: Projects & Energy – India Min Kim: Corporate/M&A – Singapore Terrence O’Donnell: Capital Markets – Singapore James Orme: Projects & Energy – Indonesia; Projects & Infrastructure – Singapore; Banking & Finance – Indonesia and Singapore Andrew Pendleton: Projects & Energy – Japan Paul Anthony Pery: Corporate & Finance – Philippines Cesareo Singzon: Corporate & Finance – Philippines Desiree Woo: Projects, Infrastructure & Energy – Philippines Rosaline Yusman: Projects & Infrastructure – Singapore

Dec 11

3 min

Jacqueline Chan, a partner in Milbank LLP’s Singapore office, has been named to the 2025 Financier Worldwide Asia Pacific Power Players List as a Distinguished Adviser for Mergers & Acquisitions.~~In a Q&A with Financier Worldwide, Ms. Chan shared her thoughts on future trends in international transactional legal practice, the importance of building trusting relationships with clients and her aspirations and insights on her career goals.~~Click here to read the full Q&A interview in Financier Worldwide.~~Widely recognized as an exceptional leader and dealmaker, Ms. Chan advises on many of the most innovative M&A, restructuring and corporate finance transactions in the Asia region. She was selected for The Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” and is ranked “Band 1” by Chambers for her expertise in Corporate/M&A and Restructuring/Insolvency. She is also consistently recognized by Euromoney and IFLR1000 as a leading lawyer in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, banking and restructuring.~~Learn more about the 2025 Financier Worldwide Asia Pacific Power Players List for Mergers & Acquisitions.

Jul 24

1 min

Jacqueline Chan, a partner in Milbank LLP’s Singapore office, has been named to The Tech Capital’s inaugural Legal 50 list, which recognizes the 50 most influential lawyers driving legal, regulatory and strategic development in digital infrastructure, including data centers, fiber, telecom towers, cloud and edge computing. Members of The Tech Capital Legal 50 Class of 2025 represent a broad spectrum of legal professionals, including partners at global law firms, in-house counsel and regulatory specialists. Criteria for inclusion include deal execution, regulatory guidance, industry thought leadership, influence and contribution to transformative projects over the past 12 months. Recognized as an exceptional leader and dealmaker, Ms. Chan advises on many of the most innovative, cutting-edge M&A, international corporate finance and distressed transactions in the Asia region. She was named to the The Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” and is consistently commended by Chambers, Euromoney and IFLR1000 as a Band 1/leading lawyer in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, banking and restructuring. The Tech Capital is a leading intelligence platform for digital infrastructure. Learn more about The Tech Capital Legal 50 Class of 2025.

Dec 2

1 min

Jacqueline Chan, a partner in Milbank LLP’s Singapore office, was a panelist on a panel discussion titled “Regulatory Horizons: Compliance and Policy in the Digital Infrastructure Ecosystem” at the 2025 APAC Finance Forum on September 25 in Singapore.~~The panelists addressed the growing risks faced by infrastructure players in the APAC region, particularly given the increasingly critical nature of such infrastructure assets towards national and economic security. The panelists also discussed investment approaches used by investors to mitigate the impact of such regulatory and policy risks and the future growth of infrastructure investment in the region.~~Ms. Chan was joined on the panel by Suresh Sidhu, CEO & Founder, EdgePoint Infrastructure; Gautam Saxena, Head of Corporate Finance, ING; and Zaid Hamzah, Executive Education Fellow, National University of Singapore.~~Regularly recognized as an exceptional leader and dealmaker, Ms. Chan advises on many innovative, cutting-edge M&A, international corporate finance and distressed transactions in the Asia region. She was selected for The Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” and is consistently recognized by Chambers, Euromoney and IFLR1000 as a leading lawyer in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, banking and restructuring.~~Learn more about the APAC Finance Forum 2025.

Oct 2

1 min