Providing bespoke advice to issuers, underwriters, broker-dealers, and investment advisers, the New York-based team at Milbank specializes predominantly in the technological and accounting fields. The team is co-led by Alexander Lees and George Canellos, with other lawyers such as Scott Edelman, who is particularly well-versed in bet-the-company litigation and securities trials. Sean Murphy is recommended for his work for clients in regulatory and enforcement proceedings before the SEC, FINRA, and state regulators. Focusing on securities class actions and shareholder derivative lawsuits, bankruptcy, and real estate litigation is Grant Mainland.
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Testimonials
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‘Milbank has deep industry expertise, wisdom, and impeccable client service.’
‘Scott Edelman is incredible. While chairing the firm, he is an active trial lawyer, strategic thinker, and trusted advisor. Scott's razor-sharp intelligence, work ethic, passion, and understanding of the moral themes that dominate every case make him a top pick for any trial. ’
‘Sean Murphy is unique because he combines substantive mastery with lightning-quick instincts and an ability to use humor to make his points impactful and entertaining.’
Key clients
- Deloitte
- Edgio, Inc.
- Ernst & Young Middle East
- Gary Cohn
- Infinity Q Capital Management
- Kalshi
- Rabobank
- Michael G. Sievert
- Underwriters of NIO, Inc. (incl Morgan Stanley.; Goldman Sachs (Asia); J.P. Morgan Securities; Merrill Lynch, et al)
- Universal Entertainment Corporation
- Deloitte
- Edgio, Inc.
Work highlights
Representing Kalshi in six state litigations brought against Kalshi under centuries-old anti-gambling laws.
Represented Deloitte throughout a putative class action by Lead Plaintiff International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 Pension Fund against Deloitte & Touche LLP and Deloitte LLP (“Deloitte”) and has engaged in multiple rounds of motion to dismiss briefing, class certification briefing, and mediation.
Representing Rabobank in class action litigation and other civil actions concerning alleged manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interest rate benchmarks (IRBs).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Alexander Lee; George Canellos
Other key lawyers
Scott Edelman; Sean Murphy; Jed Schwartz; Robert Hora; Grant Mainland