Milbank LLP

Milbank LLP is a premier international law firm that has been a significant force in the legal industry for over 150 years. Founded in New York City in 1866, the firm initially catered to influential industrialists, financiers, and entrepreneurs, playing a key role in the economic development of the United States and beyond. Throughout its history, which includes navigating two World Wars and the Great Depression, Milbank has evolved through various mergers and name changes, rebranding from Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP to simply Milbank LLP in 2019 to reflect its modern, global identity. The firm is headquartered in New York City and has established a strong international presence with offices in key financial centers across the globe, including London, Frankfurt, Munich, São Paulo, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Singapore, in addition to its US offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

Milbank is renowned for its expertise in handling high-stakes, complex corporate transactions and disputes. The firm's practice areas are diverse and highly ranked, with particular distinction in project, energy, and infrastructure finance; financial restructuring; and corporate finance. Its lawyers are sought after by prominent multinational financial, industrial, and commercial enterprises, as well as governments, institutions, and individuals. The firm has a storied history of advising on 'first-ever' deals and landmark cases, from the legal work on Rockefeller Center to representing creditors' committees in major bankruptcies like Lehman Brothers and Enron. Milbank is also committed to professional development, offering a unique and prestigious training program, Milbank@Harvard, for its mid-level and senior associates. Furthermore, the firm has a long-standing dedication to pro bono work, having established a partner-led practice over a century ago to provide legal assistance to those in need and tackle systemic issues within the justice system.