History of Milbank in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 2, 2025

Milbank LLP is a global law firm headquartered in New York City. It operates internationally with offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, London, Frankfurt, Munich, Tokyo, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Seoul, and Singapore. The firm provides a range of legal services to clients worldwide.

April 1929: Murray & Aldrich Merged

In April 1929, Murray & Aldrich merged with Webb, Patterson & Hadley to become Murray, Aldrich & Webb.

1931: Firm Merged with Masten & Nichols

In 1931, the firm merged with Masten & Nichols, leading to the establishment of Milbank, Tweed, Hope & Webb.

1962: Name Change

In 1962, the firm's name was changed to Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy.

1977: Milbank Establishes Tokyo Office

In 1977, Milbank became the first U.S. law firm to establish an office in Tokyo under its own name, amid opposition from the Ministry of Justice and Japan Federation of Bar Associations.

1987: Restrictions Eased

In 1987, restrictions on foreign law firms in Japan were eased with the introduction of the attorney at foreign law system.

1994: Bankruptcy case of Bucyrus-Erie

During the 1994 Bankruptcy case of Bucyrus-Erie, Milbank Partner John Gellene made false declarations.

1998: Partner Convicted

In 1998, Milbank Partner John Gellene was convicted for making false declarations during the 1994 Bankruptcy case of Bucyrus-Erie, resulting in prison time and Milbank having to disgorge $1.8 million in fees.

2015: One Chase Manhattan Plaza readdressed

In 2015, One Chase Manhattan Plaza was readdressed as 28 Liberty.

2015: FLCO Opened in Seoul

In early 2015, Milbank opened a Foreign Legal Consultant Office (FLCO) in Seoul to advise international and Korean entities on various transactions and disputes.

2018: Offices at One Chase Manhattan Plaza

Up until 2018, the firm had offices located at One Chase Manhattan Plaza, later readdressed as 28 Liberty.

February 19, 2019: Name Change to Milbank LLP

On February 19, 2019, Milbank changed its name from Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP to Milbank LLP.

November 2023: Letter Sent to Law School Deans

In November 2023, Milbank, along with other major law firms, sent a letter to law school deans warning of corporate hiring consequences due to antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish students.