General Commercial Litigation

A Track Record of Success.

We achieve optimal results for our clients, whether adjudicated or negotiated, by focusing our litigation strategy on clients’ business goals. At every phase of litigation, we have proven that we know how to win. From motions to dismiss through trial and appeal, we have obtained countless victories.

Milbank has extensive experience representing high-profile clients including corporations, private equity firms, joint ventures, partnerships and individuals, in a variety of complex commercial disputes. We have successfully represented clients in a diverse array of commercial matters, including the following types of action:

  • Breaches of contract
  • Business torts such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with contract, tortious interference with prospective business relations
  • Regulatory matters involving state and federal statutory law, including environmental laws, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code, banking regulations, labor and employment laws and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

A Diverse Array of Clients

We have achieved notable victories for clients ranging from Cerberus Capital Management to NASCAR.  One of our most important current matters involves our representation of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). 

Regardless of our clients’ industry or location, we are capable of handling the dispute. We have represented clients from all types of industries – including the financial, insurance, bioscience and energy – in complex commercial litigation matters. With offices in New York, London, Los Angeles and Washington, DC, we have represented clients across the world.  

Remarkable and Extensive Experience

We have a powerhouse team of general commercial litigators with diverse experiences that make them well-suited to meet the unique and difficult challenges of litigation. Our litigators have extensive trial and appellate experience in domestic courts as well as international and domestic arbitral tribunals.

Our litigators also have been recognized for their extraordinary talents. Chambers and Partners has recognized us as a leading commercial litigation firm and has also recognized numerous litigation partners as leaders in their field.

Many of our partners and associates have clerked for former district court and appeals court judges. A number of our partners are also former Assistant US Attorneys with extensive trial experience.