Milbank

Milbank continues to be a destination firm for high-end banks, financial services providers, and financial sponsors seeking counsel on a range of domestic and international project financings, acting on both early stage and operational assets. Across power and energy developments (including conventional and renewable energy), oil and gas projects, and natural resources the practice is at the forefront of financing matters, acting in some of the highest-value projects using innovative structures. Infrastructure matters also take up a substantial share of the workload for the global project, energy and infrastructure finance department. Data centers remain a strong focus for the team, with transport hubs also frequently seen in its slate of work. Dan Bartfeld ‘stands out as a preeminent figure in the project finance sector’ and acts on a wide range of power, digital infrastructure, transport, and energy-related matters. He co-leads the group with Dan Michalchuk, whose focus is on the energy and power side. Veteran of the energy project finance scene, Bill Bice is also a key figure, and Jeffrey Leider has project and structured finance expertise, with notable activity in conventional power projects. Digital infrastructure is a focus for Jaime Ramirez, and Roland Estevez is a further contact to note for financial institutions, multinationals and developers. Talia Lake departed to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in Sydney in March 2024, and Javad Asghari left in April 2024.