Milbank partners James Grandolfo, Neeraj Budhwani and John Dewar have been named to the 2026 International A-List by India Business Law Journal, which recognizes leading international lawyers for their expertise advising on India-related matters. The selection is based on nominations from in-house counsel and private practice lawyers in India.
James Grandolfo is managing partner of Milbank (Hong Kong) LLP. He advises corporates, financial sponsors, investment banks and lenders on a broad range of transactions across India and Asia, including capital markets offerings such as IPOs, follow-on offerings and high-yield bonds; mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments; and leveraged buyouts and financings.
Neeraj Budhwani is a partner in Milbank's Global Corporate Group, based in Hong Kong. He advises private equity sponsors, alternative investment funds, financial institutions and corporations on cross-border mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions across India and Asia.
John Dewar is a consulting partner in Milbank's London office and a widely recognized global project finance lawyer. His practice focuses on the development and financing of energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects, with significant experience advising on India-related transactions.
India Business Law Journal is a market-leading monthly magazine that delivers expert analysis of the legal and regulatory challenges facing domestic and international businesses in India.
