Firm Description

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP was founded in New York more than a century ago and has had a Paris office since 1966. While the firm has a distinguished history dating back more than a century, today it ranks #1 in The American Lawyer’s 2011 “A-List” of the top 20 law firms in the U.S. – the firm’s seventh year on the list. From its early roots in the courtroom, Hughes Hubbard has developed a litigation and international arbitration practice that is among the most lauded in the world. It is again the recipient of the Chambers USA Award for Excellence in International Arbitration, the only firm to have won this award twice. Hughes Hubbard also has a diverse and extensive corporate practice that handles everything from M&A, corporate governance, and joint ventures to capital markets, private equity, equipment finance, and banking. Other global practices include business restructuring, aviation finance, IP including trademarks and patents, tax, labor law, and real estate. A distinguishing characteristic of Hughes Hubbard has been its emphasis on providing superior, individualized client service. For more than a century, its goal has always been the same: To do everything it can in support of its clients.