Hughes Hubbard Wins New York Law Journal’s Law Firm of the Year

Hughes Hubbard has won Law Firm of the Year: Midsize Firms at the New York Law Journal’s 2026 New York Legal Awards. The honor recognizes the firm’s outstanding work for clients, including landmark recoveries in international litigation and advising on significant cross-border deals, as well as its pro bono work.

“We are honored to receive this recognition, which reflects the trust our clients around the world place in our outstanding lawyers and business professionals to deliver exceptional results,” said Neil Oxford, Chair of Hughes Hubbard.

The award reflects a year of notable successes for the firm, including major litigation victories, high-profile cross-border transactions, complex restructuring matters and impactful pro bono work.

Among the firm’s most significant litigation achievements were multiple victories for Denmark’s tax authority, SKAT, including a nearly $500 million jury verdict, a $165 million bench trial judgment and settlements exceeding $450 million in ongoing international tax fraud litigation.

On the transactional side, Hughes Hubbard advised clients on a range of significant domestic and cross-border matters, including Grab Holdings’ acquisition of Stash Financial, Allianz X’s investment in Cambridge Mobile Telematics and Flushing Financial Corp.’s merger with OceanFirst Financial Corp. The firm also counseled clients on notable capital markets, restructuring and finance transactions, including Securitize’s business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II and several major airline restructurings and aircraft finance deals.

The firm’s commitment to public service remained a hallmark of its practice. Hughes Hubbard lawyers represented pro bono clients in immigration, civil rights, criminal defense and housing matters, including work supporting the Peter Kreguer Clinic and other community-focused initiatives. The firm also joined the Legal Aid Society and others in filing suit against New York State over inadequate shelter allowances.

“Our success is driven by the talent and commitment of our people,” said Robb Patryk, Managing Partner of Hughes Hubbard. “This recognition celebrates a year of exceptional client results, strategic growth and continued investment in the firm and our future.”

The New York Legal Awards celebrate attorneys, judges and organizations whose work has made a meaningful impact on the legal profession and the communities they serve. Hughes Hubbard was honored during the publication’s annual awards program in New York.