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Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP continues to be sought out by clients for a range of transactions, including cross-border deals. The firm is highly adept in handling large, complex M&A in a broad variety of industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals and energy. The team offers notable expertise in joint ventures, carve-outs and leveraged buyouts. The firm's clientele includes market-leading public and private companies and financial sponsors.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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They consistently provide the best service. In transactions, I always think I have the best team there.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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They have an incredible combination of sophisticated and technical legal skills with sage commercial and business feel to make them a go-to thought partner on all aspects of a transaction.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
USA

Davis Polk is a global firm with extraordinary bench strength.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
USA

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

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Notable Practitioners

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George R Bason Jr
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George R Bason Jr
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Senior Statespeople
George Bason serves as chairman of the firm's M&A group and has long been a formidable presence in the New York market. He applies his deep experience to headline corporate transactions.
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William H Aaronson
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William H Aaronson
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Band 2

William Aaronson sits as head of the firm's M&A group. He offers strong counsel in a broad range of transactions. He is adept at handling high-stakes transactions.

William is a great lawyer. He sees issues before they become problems and deals with them expeditiously.

He is superb.

He is just a tremendous adviser. Not only because of his legal skills, but business expertise.

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H. Oliver Smith
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H. Oliver Smith
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Band 5

Oliver Smith co-heads the department and is strong across a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity buyouts and joint ventures. He is active in both domestic and cross-border deals.

He delivers real advice on complex matters and has a great touch with clients.

Oliver is extremely hard working and has extremely accurate and solid attention to detail.

He is very on-top of what is market.

Oliver has the experience and depth to work on the most complex and hairy matters. He is the guy you want with you in the boardroom at crunch time.

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James P Dougherty
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James P Dougherty
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Band 5
James Dougherty boasts considerable experience in a variety of transactional matters and corporate governance issues.

James is a tremendous M&A lawyer.

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Brian Wolfe
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Brian Wolfe
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Band 6

Brian Wolfe routinely handles significant transactions on behalf of clients in sectors such as financial services and media and communications.

Brian combines exceptional legal acumen with great commercial feel. He is always focused on helping us accomplish our goals and making us look good in the process.

He is wicked smart and nothing gets past him.

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Daniel Brass
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Daniel Brass
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Band 6

Daniel Brass advises public and private companies on a broad range of corporate transactions.

I trust Daniel with bet-the-farm type of deals.

Daniel brings business sense and becomes an adviser. He balances risks, which is rare.

He is very responsive and has a high level of expertise in complex deals.

He manages to treat every client like it is the biggest and helps create a true partnership.

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Marc O Williams
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Marc O Williams
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Band 6
Marc Williams is well reputed for his deep expertise in high-end M&A transactions. His clients include sophisticated public and private companies and financial institutions.

Marc has a strong understanding of our business and our business needs. He has an ability to navigate complex deals and difficult counterparties.

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Phillip R Mills
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Phillip R Mills
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Band 6
Phillip Mills is an experienced corporate practitioner who offers counsel to clients on domestic and cross-border transactions. He has additional expertise in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.

Phillip is the bet-the-company counsellor and adviser.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Corporate/M&A
George R Bason Jr
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George R Bason Jr
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Senior Statespeople
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William H Aaronson
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William H Aaronson
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Band 2
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H. Oliver Smith
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H. Oliver Smith
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Band 5
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James P Dougherty
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James P Dougherty
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Brian Wolfe
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Brian Wolfe
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Band 6
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Daniel Brass
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Daniel Brass
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Band 6
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Marc O Williams
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Marc O Williams
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Band 6
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Phillip R Mills
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Phillip R Mills
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Band 6
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