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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Corporate/M&A - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell is a formidable US firm with a strong grip on the global M&A market, supplemented by extensive capabilities in finance and capital markets mandates. The law firm offers:

• A strong offering in Latin America, as well as across the Asia-Pacific region, where it benefits from a strong foothold in China and Japan.

• An enviable track record on transformational cross-border transactions, winning particular acclaim for its activity on high-profile transatlantic M&A.

• Impressive experience representing major multinationals from industries spanning oil and gas, defence, banking and pharmaceuticals in major cross-border transactions.

Key contact

New York-based William Aaronson and Louis Goldberg are co-heads of the firm's global M&A group.

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Strengths

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell lawyers bring not only experience and expertise but have an exceptional ability to adapt to unique circumstances. They create bespoke solutions that meet the needs of the moment.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Davis Polk brings international expertise and experience, excellent individual talent and responsive and collaborative teams.

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