Neil Oxford and Robb Patryk discuss Hughes Hubbard's strategy and successes in 'Law Firm of the Year' profile with New York Law Journal. Firm leaders describe client-focused approach, strategic growth and continued success following recognition as Law Firm of the Year. Highlights * New York Law Journal featured an interview with Neil Oxford and Robb Patryk following Hughes Hubbard's recognition as Law Firm of the Year. * The firm leaders discussed the qualities that distinguish Hughes Hubbard and the strategy driving its continued growth. * The recognition follows a year of significant litigation victories, notable transactions and meaningful pro bono achievements. Following Hughes Hubbard's recognition as Law Firm of the Year: Midsize Firms at the New York Law Journal's 2026 New York Legal Awards, Chair Neil Oxford and Managing Partner Robb Patryk discussed the firm's recent accomplishments, growth strategy and client-focused approach with the publication. The New York Law Journal honored Hughes Hubbard for significant litigation victories, sophisticated financings and transactions, strategic growth and meaningful pro bono achievements over the past year. Among the firm's highlights were its litigation and disputes successes, including continued success representing SKAT, Denmark's tax authority, in one of the largest fraud recovery efforts ever pursued in U.S. courts, as well as numerous complex financings, restructurings, cross-border transactions and investigations. Oxford and Patryk discussed the factors that drove the firm's recognition, including its focus on delivering exceptional client service, investing in talent and fostering collaboration across practices and offices. "We distinguish ourselves through a deliberately focused model built on senior judgment, collaboration and accountability," they said. "We are intentionally lean and partner-led, ensuring clients work directly with experienced lawyers who take ownership, move quickly and align legal strategy with business objectives." Oxford and Patryk also noted that Hughes Hubbard derives strength from its independence, allowing the firm to remain nimble and focused on clients' needs. "Our independence is central to this approach. It allows us to remain agile, avoid unnecessary conflicts and assemble the right teams for each matter without being weighed down by unnecessary scale," they said. "Clients come to Hughes Hubbard when the stakes are high and the path forward is not obvious - relying on our superior judgment, not just throwing resources at a problem for the sake of throwing resources." Looking ahead, Oxford and Patryk detailed the firm's strategy for continued growth. "Our strategy is anchored in delivering exemplary results for clients in our core areas of focus: litigation and disputes, finance, M&A and restructuring, where judgment and experience are critical," they said. "We're focused on areas where we have a clear competitive advantage rather than pursuing scale for its own sake. The result is a platform built around discipline, agility and accountability across practices." The article also highlighted the firm's recent investments in technology and business development initiatives, including a firmwide AI platform, brand refresh and new website, all designed to enhance collaboration and client service.

Hughes Hubbard recognized as 2026 Pro Bono Leader by Law360. Recognition highlights the firm's extensive pro bono work and community impact. Highlights * Ranked No. 2 among firms of similar size and top five for the fifth consecutive year. * The firm's pro bono teams work with clients on immigration, civil rights, criminal defense and housing matters. Hughes Hubbard has been recognized as a 2026 Pro Bono Leader by Law360, ranking No. 2 among firms of similar size, the fifth consecutive year the firm has ranked among the top five. Overall, Hughes Hubbard scored No. 14 among the 184 firms evaluated by the publication. In 2025, nearly 75% of Hughes Hubbard's attorneys participated in pro bono work, with the firm averaging over 85 hours per attorney. "We're proud of our pro bono program and the meaningful work our lawyers do on behalf of clients and communities," said Neil Oxford, chair. "This recognition reflects a firmwide dedication to expanding access to justice and addressing issues that have a lasting impact on people's lives," added Robb Patryk, managing partner. The firm's pro bono teams work with clients on immigration, civil rights, criminal defense and housing matters. Among the firm's notable pro bono achievements in 2025, Hughes Hubbard secured a two-and-a-half-year sentence reduction for a federal inmate under Amendment 821 to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and successfully defended a Salvadoran man's claim to U.S. citizenship before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The firm has continued that momentum in 2026, joining The Legal Aid Society and others in filing a class action lawsuit challenging New York State's public assistance shelter allowance schedule on behalf of low-income New Yorkers facing housing insecurity. Sign up to receive practical updates, fresh perspectives and helpful guidance delivered straight to your inbox.