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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a well-known firm with an established reputation in the corporate/M&A field. The firm regularly handles high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions for major clients in the energy, pharmaceutical, finance and defense industries, among others. The corporate team is experienced at handling public and private deals, private equity transactions and joint ventures and works closely with a host of complementary teams, including the firm's nationally recognized banking and finance, antitrust and tax practices.
Notable practitioners

New York-based William Aaronson is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardell advised Intra-Cellular Therapies on its $14.6 billion acquisition by Johnson & Johnson.

Strengths

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  • The department stands out for its combination of deep technical expertise, commercial pragmatism and genuinely client-focused service.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • They have an incredible combination of sophisticated and technical legal skills plus sage commercial and business feel, making them a go-to thought partner on all aspects of a transaction.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • Davis Polk is a global firm with extraordinary bench strength.

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