Awards & Recognition

A reputation for excellence

For more than 150 years, our lawyers have been recognized for applying sophisticated, cutting-edge insights to groundbreaking legal matters worldwide. These accolades reflect Milbank’s commitment to our clients, our culture and our communities.

Our practices and attorneys are consistently lauded by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Europe, Chambers UK, Chambers Asia, IFLR, Juve and Asian Legal Business.

Financial Times recognized Milbank among its Top 20 Most Innovative Law Firms in North America and Vault named the firm one of the most prestigious law firms in the country. The American Lawyer ranked us among the top 20 firms in its Pro Bono Scorecard (and in the top 10 for “breadth of pro bono commitment”) and Law360 named us among the top 10 firms in its Diversity Snapshot. We also are recognized as a leading firm in the BTI Associate Satisfaction Survey.

Recent Accolades

Milbank’s Leading Space Business, Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Practices Recognized in Top Tier for Telecoms and Broadcast by Legal 500 

Milbank Practices, Lawyers Earn Top Rankings in The Legal 500 2024 US Rankings Guide

Milbank’s Global Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Team Recognized at TXF/Proximo Global 2024 Awards in Athens

Chambers USA 2024 Rankings: 56 Milbank Attorneys and 29 Practices Ranked

Milbank Named 2024 Indonesia International Law Firm of the Year by Chambers Asia Pacific, Marking Sixth Win in Past 12 Years

Milbank’s Work on Maxar’s Take-Private Named “Private Equity Deal of the Year” at IFLR Americas Awards 2024

Milbank Recognized by Latin Lawyer with Two 2024 Deal of the Year Awards

Milbank Named TrustLaw’s 2024 International Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year

Milbank Earns Eight #1 Rankings in IJGlobal’s Q1 League Tables

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