Hong Kong capital markets partner James Grandolfo was recently recognized as one of Legal 500 Asia Pacific’s “Hall of Fame” Lawyers for Hong Kong debt capital markets in its most recent edition. The Legal 500 Hall of Fame highlights individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence in their area of practice. Mr. Grandolfo has been recognized for over a decade as a “Leading Lawyer” by Legal 500 Asia Pacific and has over 20 years of experience advising on capital markets transactions throughout the Asia region. He has an extensive track record in market-first transactions, and his work during Legal 500’s research period included advising on the first international bond of the Development Bank of the Philippines in 10 years, the first ever AT1 offering out of the Philippines, one of the first-ever project bonds issued out of Turkey and the first investment grade green project bond from the private sector in Indonesia, among others.
Milbank’s Hong Kong capital markets team is recognized and ranked in Legal 500 Asia Pacific for Hong Kong Debt Capital Markets and Equity Capital Markets and is also noted for its strength in debt capital markets in India.