Nationally ranked in patent contentious matters, Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy has an enviable roster of clients that include AstraZeneca, Bayer, the New York Stock Exchange and Apple. A client recommended the firm for its "clear strategy and intelligible guidelines". Biotech and pharmaceutical patent litigator Robert Koch received much acclaim, with clients praising his ability to excel in demanding environments. "He's a great tutor. He has good instinct, intellect and a good analytical mind," said one in-house counsel. "He's flexible, and once we need him at different locations he's ready to go," he added. "The firm's service, especially Bob's, is just the top," said another.
Based in Washington, DC, of counsel Jay Alexander was noted for his trade mark, trade secret and copyright expertise. A client praised his "clear advice, constructive and pragmatic handling of the cases and deep knowledge". IP head Christopher Chalsen, said a client, is "a good IP attorney and litigator. He's also a great communicator with clients, and this always brings a feeling of security".