Relentless Corporate Advocates.
Transformative Outcomes.
Defending Fortune 500 leadership, private equity funds, and global enterprises in high-stakes litigation, cross-border M&A, and regulatory disputes.
Practice Domains
Providing uncompromising representation for the world's most complex legal matters.
Corporate M&A & Antitrust
Multi-billion dollar cross-border acquisitions and regulatory clearance.
High-Stakes Commercial Litigation
Bet-the-company jury trials, international arbitration, class action defense.
Intellectual Property & Tech Patent
Global patent defense, trade secret protection, tech licensing.
Government Investigations & White Collar
SEC/DOJ enforcement defense, FCPA compliance, corporate governance.
Retainer & Fee Structure
Transparent, predictable, and aligned with your strategic objectives.
Estimated Fee Structure
Initial Retainer
$150,000
Partner Hourly Rates
$950 - $1450 / hr
Contingency Options
None (Hourly Billable)
A Legacy of Excellence
Founded in 1924, Sterling & Associates has established itself as the preeminent corporate law firm for the world's most sophisticated enterprises, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions.
Our global presence spans 12 strategic hubs, ensuring seamless legal counsel across jurisdictions. We are defined by our relentless dedication to client success, intellectual rigor, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality.
Distinguished Counsel
Our partners bring unparalleled pedigree, tenacity, and strategic brilliance to every engagement.
Arthur Sterling
Senior Managing Partner
Ex-Federal Prosecutor
Evelyn Vance
Chair of M&A Practice
Ex-Skadden
Jonathan Reyes
Head of IP Litigation
Stanford Law
Sophia Harrington
Head of White Collar Defense
Ex-DOJ
Landmark Achievements
Delivering unparalleled results in the most complex and high-stakes legal matters globally.
$4.2B
M&A Clearance
Successfully navigated complex antitrust hurdles for a global telecom merger.
$1.8B
Defense Verdict
Secured a complete defense verdict in a high-stakes securities class action.
$950M
IP Settlement
Negotiated a landmark settlement in a multinational patent infringement dispute.
$2.1B
Debt Restructuring
Guided a legacy manufacturer through a comprehensive global financial restructuring.
Client Perspectives
Sterling & Associates provided unparalleled strategic counsel during our most critical bet-the-company litigation.
General Counsel
Fortune 50 Tech Enterprise
Their M&A team operates with a level of precision and commercial awareness that is simply unmatched in the market.
Chief Legal Officer
Global Financial Institution
When the stakes are highest, they are the only firm we trust to handle our intellectual property disputes globally.
SVP, Legal
Leading Pharmaceutical Co.
Confidential Consultation
Request a discrete initial review of your legal matter.