Milbank LLP was honored as both “Banking and Finance Law Firm of the Year” and “Projects and Energy Law Firm of the Year” at the Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026, held on April 30 in Singapore. In addition, partner Jacqueline Chan was named Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer of the Year.
The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards recognize excellence in the Southeast Asian legal market, honoring top-performing firms and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance and client service over the past year.
The firm’s dual recognition reflects its broad and sustained engagement across Southeast Asia, advising major institutions on high‑profile banking, finance, projects, and energy matters and delivering sophisticated cross‑border advice on complex financing, infrastructure and energy transactions.
Jacqueline Chan’s individual recognition underscores her leadership in restructuring transactions, where she is widely regarded for her strategic insight and ability to guide clients through high-stakes, cross-border complex strategic reorganizations and distressed transactions.
“This recognition reflects the strength and depth of Milbank's team across Asia,” said David Zemans, managing partner of Milbank’s Asia Practice. “We are very fortunate to work with very innovative clients who are driving the region’s most interesting and complex transactions.”
