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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Corporate Crime & Investigations - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has a sophisticated cross-border investigations practice, well positioned to manage enforcement actions arising in jurisdictions across the USA as well as those initiated by foreign regulatory agencies. Respected for its strength in white-collar defense and handling of FCPA matters. Frequently acts for blue-chip clients in industry-wide probes concerning financial fraud, market manipulation and criminal tax. Notable expertise in advising financial institutions with regard to potential violations of economic sanctions and anti-money laundering laws. Acts for clients from a range of sectors, including leading names in the technology and pharmaceutical industries.
Notable practitioners

Martine Beamon is a key contact in New York.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP represented Grupo Aval and its majority-owned subsidiary in securing a coordinated resolution of investigations by the DOJ and SEC, concerning allegations of improper payments to public officials.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk has a really strong group of advocates in the white-collar space.

    Corporate Crime & Investigations respondentGlobal

  • Davis Polk's work is superior in every respect. They are deeply thoughtful, collaborative, accessible and have a tremendous depth of resources.

    Corporate Crime & Investigations respondentGlobal

  • The firm has excellent and highly skilled lawyers, who has credibility internally and with regulators.

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  • The team is responsive; they fight for the client and keep clients' best interests at heart. The group is thoughtful and strategic, its practice is very strong.

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