Milbank LLP

International London

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

  • Banking & Finance
  • Corporate & M&A
  • Competition & Antitrust
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation
  • International Arbitration
  • Infrastructure & Projects
  • Insolvency & Restructuring
  • Capital Markets
  • Tax
  • Transport & Logistics

Geographic Focus: Global

Training Contract

Trainees typically undertake a variety of seats across our London practice groups. The Leveraged Finance Training Contract track includes 12-18 months in the Leveraged Finance team.

  • Starting Salary: £57,500
  • Application Deadline: 1 January 2026

Mentorship

There is a great deal of mentoring and training that goes on at Milbank, both at the formal level and the informal level.

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Notable Matters

Milbank Cements Market Leadership with Over $125B in AI Infrastructure Deals

Milbank has secured over $125 billion in AI infrastructure deals, reinforcing its market leadership.

Corporate/M&A

Milbank Establishes European Real Estate Finance Practice

Milbank has expanded its European Real Estate Finance Practice with new partners in London.

Real Estate Finance

Milbank Expands Global Corporate/M&A Group

Milbank has expanded its Global Corporate/M&A Group with new partners in Singapore.

Corporate/M&A

What Milbank LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

  • Skilled
  • Confident
  • High energy
  • Long-term interest in Asia

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Milbank is firmly committed to a policy of non-discrimination, on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, color, religion, disability, caregiver, marital or partnership status, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), national origin and citizenship, gender

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Pro Bono

Milbank has helped those unable to pay for legal assistance for over 100 years, and we were among the first law firms with a partner dedicated to our pro bono practice.

Innovation

Milbank's collaboration with LEVRA integrates virtual reality technology with psychometric insights, delivering a professional skills training program for trainee solicitors and apprentices in the firm’s London office.

  • Partnership with LEVRA integrating virtual reality technology

Quick Application Angles

  • Highlight any experience or interest in Asia, as Milbank has a strong presence there.
  • Demonstrate a long-term interest in Leveraged Finance if applying for the Leveraged Finance Training Contract track.
  • Showcase your ability to handle complex, high-profile work.
  • Emphasize any experience with virtual reality or innovative technologies.
  • Discuss your interest in Milbank's pro bono work and how you can contribute.

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