Editorial Overview
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an American multinational law firm headquartered in New York City with offices in Washington, D.C., Menlo Park, London, Madrid, Brussels, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, and São Paulo. The firm is recognized for its work in corporate law, litigation, tax, and financial regulation.
Practice Strengths
Corporate and M&A: A cornerstone, specializing in complex, high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance for major financial institutions and companies. Capital Markets: Renowned for handling complex IPOs, direct listings, equity, and high-yield debt offerings. Litigation & Enforcement: Highly regarded for securities litigation, white-collar defense, antitrust, and high-stakes civil disputes. Finance & Restructuring: Strong capabilities in banking, credit, and sophisticated debt restructuring, particularly in Latin America
Strategic Reach
New York (Headquarters): 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Northern California: 900 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 Washington DC: 1050 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 London: Moving to the Whittington Building in September 2025 International: Offices also in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Madrid, and São Paulo. Davis Polk Davis Polk +3