Milbank LLP is honored to have contributed to key Policy Planning Working Groups for Ukraine led by pro bono law firm Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG).
Over the past three months, Milbank has been actively engaged, together with several other global law firms, in PILPG working groups focused on Ukraine. Milbank co-sponsored the Ceasefire Working Group, contributing to the group’s white paper and expert case study interviews, and preparing a memoranda on Case Studies on the Ceasefire Negotiations in Colombia and Yemen. The firm also participated in the Security Sector Reform Working Group, contributing to its white paper and expert case study interviews.
“It has been a privilege to partner with PILPG and support crucial policy development regarding Russia's war in Ukraine,” said Milbank partner Henry Scott. “We believe the efforts of the working groups focused on preparing for ceasefire negotiations and transitioning to a post-war nation will be vital to the people of Ukraine.”
The Milbank team included partners Henry Scott and John Beahn and associates Liam Bowers, Maria Bun, Cleopatra Gray, Travis Haltom, Jin Jeon, Justin Le, Catherine Matuska, Jeffrey Turben and Edward McCartney
Milbank has a long history of working with leading pro bono organizations. In 2022 the firm was recognized as a PILPG Partner in Excellence for delivering exceptional results for its pro bono clients.
PILPG is a global pro bono law firm that provides free legal assistance to parties involved in peace negotiations, drafting post-conflict constitutions and war crimes prosecution/transitional justice.