Nicholas J Boyle

Practice Areas

Nick Boyle, Global Vice Chair of the firm's Complex Commercial Litigation Practice, represents litigants as lead counsel in their highest stakes commercial disputes, particularly those involving digital assets with an international component.

Nick leverages his understanding of the global digital economy and extensive courtroom experience to craft coordinated litigation strategy, often cross-border, for a broad range of clients. He has represented investment banks, private equity funds, B2B data providers, movie studios, software and technology companies, and the world’s largest commercial real estate marketplace.

He regularly appears in federal courts around the country, in New York and Delaware state court, and in multiple arbitral fora, including:

• The American Arbitration Association (AAA)

• The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)

• The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

• JAMS

In addition to general commercial disputes, Nick handles trade secrets and copyright matters, securities suits, unfair competition cases, employment litigation in the financial sector, and antitrust and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) cases. He has argued before the nation’s leading state appellate courts, The New York Court of Appeals and The Delaware Supreme Court.

Nick regularly garners recognition from leading industry authorities, including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal, and Law360. He has also served as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation since 2018.

Nick prioritizes giving back to the community and maintains an active pro bono practice, including helping Ethiopian refugees navigate the asylum process. He serves on the board of the Counsel for Court Excellence, which works to improve access to the Washington, D.C., justice system. He also participates in the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.’s mentoring program for first-generation college attendees and volunteers with DC Central Kitchen programs to benefit people with limited access to career opportunities.