Milbank LLP hosted its annual Manila year-end holiday client party at Shangri-La The Fort on December 4, celebrating a landmark year for the firm's Philippine practice. The flagship event brought together esteemed clients from across banking, infrastructure, energy and other key industries, underscoring the Philippines' position as one of Milbank's core markets in the region.
Milbank partners and associates involved in the firm's Philippine business from Hong Kong, Singapore and across the region attended the event to connect with longstanding and new clients. The gathering provided an opportunity to celebrate a highly successful year that included advising on Maynilad Water Services' historic Philippine IPO, BDO Unibank's $500 million senior notes offering, and Prime Infrastructure Capital's acquisition of a majority stake in First Gen Corporation's gas plants and terminal, among others. The firm's work in the Philippines was recently recognized at the ALB Philippine Law Awards 2025, where Milbank won Foreign Law Firm of the Year.
Continuing its tradition of community support, Milbank spotlighted local charities at the dinner. The firm featured CARE, a global humanitarian organization focused on empowering women and girls, with Country Director Reiza Dejito speaking about CARE's programs across the Philippines. The event also featured Emilio Baja, founder of youth-led nonprofit FullPhils and a Milbank pro bono client, who shared insights about his book A Heart in Two Places, a tribute to overseas Filipino workers written when he was just 17. Milbank made donations to both organizations and purchased copies of Emilio's book for guests in attendance.
