James McClymont

Milbank LLP advised EQT Infrastructure IV fund (“EQT”) on the sale of Melita to Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Founded in 1992, Melita is today a leading digital infrastructure owner and operator in Malta with a fully invested fiber-powered fixed network as well as a nationwide 5G mobile network with its own towers, backhaul and small cell footprint. EQT is a global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management (EUR 134 billion in fee-generating assets under management), within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. The transaction is subject to conditions including regulatory approvals. The Milbank team advising EQT on the transaction was led by partner Markus Muhs (Corporate/M&A, Munich) and included partner Lara Watt, James McClymont, Ajal Notowicz and Andrea Hamilton (all Corporate/M&A, London ) and special counsel David Schwenneker (Corporate/M&A, Munich), Andrew Callaghan (Tax, London), as well as associates Janik Klotzsche, Jana Kasakow (both Corporate/M&A, Munich) and Daniel Carolan (Corporate/M&A, London).

Nov 22

1 min

Milbank LLP has advised Acturis and its shareholders, including co-founders Theo Duchen and David McDonald, on Astorg’s acquisition of an increased stake in the company. Astorg will now own approximately 52% of the capital of Acturis. Alongside Acturis management and colleagues, the co-founders will remain significant shareholders with a sizable minority stake and will continue to partner closely with Astorg to support existing clients and drive the company’s international growth. The Acturis Group was founded in 2000 with the ambition to become the leading SaaS provider for brokers, insurers, and Managing General Agents (MGAs) across the general insurance market. The company employs 1,200 colleagues across seven countries, supporting over 100,000 individual users in more than 40 countries. The company, which has won multiple industry awards for its products, has seen strong organic and inorganic growth in recent years, following expansion into Germany, France, Canada, Ireland, and the United States, in addition to the development of industry leading products and services to meet the growing demand for electronic trading of insurance policies. The Milbank team was led by partners Jordan Simpson, Paul Buchan, and James McClymont (all Corporate/M&A) and included associates Daniel Carolan, Gary Chu, Sophie Hofford, Drew MacDonald, Catriona Mather, and Lucy Reville (all Corporate/M&A) along with trainee George Widdicombe (also Corporate/M&A). Specialist input was provided by partner Ajal Notowicz and special counsel Moritz Lichtenegger (both Antitrust), alongside partner Alan Rafferty (Tax).

Jul 2

1 min

Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Rami Turayhi has joined its New York office as a partner in the firm’s Corporate/M&A Group, with a focus on investment funds and asset management. “We warmly welcome Rami to Milbank,” said Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman. “Rami is a highly regarded practitioner with extensive fund formation experience and a strong reputation for advising premier clients on sophisticated, market-defining work. His arrival enhances the firm’s investment funds and asset management capabilities and positions us to support clients as fundraising structures and regulatory considerations continue to evolve.” Mr. Turayhi advises sponsors and investment managers across a diverse range of private equity and hedge fund strategies and industries, including buyout, real estate, energy and infrastructure funds, funds-of-funds, single asset funds, as well as family office and co-investment vehicles. His practice also encompasses US investment adviser formation and registration, the structuring of bespoke sponsor mechanics and carried interest arrangements, and the negotiation of funds-of-one and managed accounts to address complex commercial and investor considerations. “Rami brings a sophisticated and well-rounded funds practice, with deep experience advising sponsors and investment managers across a wide range of strategies,” said Dean Sattler, leader of the firm’s US Corporate/M&A Group. “His experience aligns seamlessly with our clients’ needs and enhances our ability to deliver fully integrated advice across fund formation, M&A and other complex transactions.” Milbank has significantly expanded its global corporate and M&A capabilities over the past few years, including the recent additions of partners Maurice Conway in Singapore; Jan Häller in Frankfurt; Evan Roberts in Los Angeles; Derek Winokur, Rick Presutti, Antonio Diaz-Albertini, Paul Bennett and Edward Lemanowicz in New York; a team of 30 attorneys in London including partners Jordan Simpson, James McClymont and Andrew Nuthall; partners Barbara Mayer-Trautmann and Markus Muhs in Germany; and partners Andrew Whan, Neeraj Budhwani, Davide Mencacci and John Bona in Hong Kong. “The opportunity to work alongside Milbank’s leading corporate, finance and industry teams is what drew me to the firm, and I am excited to help build out a full-service fund formation and investment funds offering for the firm’s sponsor and investor clients,” said Mr. Turayhi. “I look forward to working with colleagues across the firm to serve our clients as they develop their investment strategies and structures.” Mr. Turayhi earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a staff editor of the Columbia Business Law Review, and his M.A. and B.S.F.S., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University.

Jan 15

2 min

Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Evan Roberts has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm’s Global Corporate/M&A Group.~~“We are thrilled to welcome Evan to Milbank,” said Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman. “His significant experience advising private equity firms and their portfolio companies on M&A and corporate matters will be invaluable as we continue to grow our global private equity and M&A capabilities.”~~Mr. Roberts concentrates his practice in the areas of private equity, mergers and acquisitions, corporate securities and corporate governance. He represents buyers, sellers, and private equity funds and other investors in a variety of corporate transactions, including complex business arrangements, public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, equity investments, restructurings and recapitalizations. His experience spans a wide range of industries including consumer products, energy and infrastructure, industrials and manufacturing, healthcare, technology, international franchises and financial services.~~“Evan is a highly regarded, dynamic lawyer with an established track record advising private equity sponsors,” said Dean W. Sattler, leader of the firm’s US Corporate/M&A Group. “His arrival will further strengthen our team’s global capabilities, and we are excited to work with him on our clients’ most complex transactions.”~~“We have significantly grown our global bench of highly regarded private equity M&A lawyers in recent years, and Evan’s arrival is an important step in the continued strategic expansion of our Global Corporate/M&A Group,” added Norbert Rieger, Chairman of Milbank’s Global Corporate/M&A Group.~~Milbank has significantly expanded its global corporate, M&A and private equity capabilities over the past few years, including the addition of partners Derek Winokur, Rick Presutti, Antonio Diaz-Albertini, Andrew Fadale, Paul Bennett and Edward Lemanowicz in New York; a team of 30 attorneys in London including partners Jordan Simpson, James McClymont and Andrew Nuthall; partners Barbara Mayer-Trautmann and Markus Muhs in Germany; and partners Andrew Whan, Neeraj Budhwani, Davide Mencacci and John Bona in Hong Kong.~~“Milbank is globally known for its commitment to substantive excellence and work on complex, sophisticated transactions,” commented Mr. Roberts. “I am thrilled to join the firm and work closely with this talented team of lawyers to continue serving clients at the highest level.”~~Mr. Roberts joins Milbank from Kirkland & Ellis, where he was a partner in the Corporate Group. He received his J.D. from University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and his B.A. from University of Washington.

Jan 29

2 min

Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Maurice Conway has joined the firm’s Singapore office as a partner in the Global Corporate/M&A Group.~~“We are thrilled to welcome Maurice to Milbank,” said Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman. “Maurice is highly regarded in the Asia private equity market, and his deep transactional experience and strong client relationships across the region will be tremendous assets as we continue to expand our global private equity and M&A capabilities.”~~Mr. Conway has extensive experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions and private equity, advising global private equity firms, corporates and financial sponsors on complex transactions across Asia, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. His practice spans a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods and infrastructure.~~“As Singapore continues to solidify its position as a leading hub for private equity, our strategic growth across Asia reflects the growing demand for sophisticated investment capabilities in the region,” said David Zemans, Managing Partner of Milbank’s Singapore office and Asia Practice. “With Maurice’s arrival and the previous additions of Andrew Whan and Neeraj Budhwani, we’re deepening our bench to support clients on complex, cross-border transactions and to capitalize on the momentum in Asia’s evolving private equity landscape.”~~“Maurice’s arrival underscores our commitment to expanding our global private equity capabilities and will unlock opportunities across our Asian platform and our global team,” commented Norbert Rieger, Global Chairman of Milbank’s Corporate/M&A Group. “His extensive experience in the Asia market and his strong relationships with leading private equity sponsors and corporates make him a valuable addition to our team."~~Milbank has significantly expanded its global corporate, M&A and private equity capabilities over the past few years, including the recent additions of partners Jan Häller in Frankfurt; Evan Roberts in Los Angeles; Derek Winokur, Rick Presutti, Antonio Diaz-Albertini, Paul Bennett and Edward Lemanowicz in New York; a team of 30 attorneys in London including partners Jordan Simpson, James McClymont and Andrew Nuthall; partners Barbara Mayer-Trautmann and Markus Muhs in Germany; and partners Andrew Whan, Neeraj Budhwani, Davide Mencacci and John Bona in Hong Kong.~~“Milbank has a stellar reputation for advising on some of the most sophisticated transactions in the market,” said Mr. Conway. “I’m excited to join a team that shares my commitment to excellence and to continue supporting clients on their most strategic transactions across Asia.”~~Mr. Conway joins from Kirkland & Ellis, where he was a partner in the firm’s Hong Kong office. He holds a Bachelor of Business & Law from University College Dublin and completed his LPC at the College of Law.

Sep 15

2 min