USA Guide 2026 : New York
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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is commended for its expert handling of transactional IP work, covering patent, trademark, copyright and licensing matters. The firm has an impressive roster of significant clients from a range of industries. The group adeptly advises its client on complex IP issues connection to major commercial agreements and M&A deals.
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Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Sycamore Partners in connection with its USD23.7 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boot Alliance. The team's involvement on the deal included global trademarks, technology due diligence and cross-border licensing agreements.
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The firm offers a breath of specialists that allows it to handle a wide variety of issues as they come up in a transaction.
One of the key strengths that distinguishes Davis Polk is its deep integration of intellectual property strategy with the operational and commercial goals. The team brings a proactive approach to IP risk management and responds quickly and timely.
The group is very thorough and attentive, and offers tailored solutions.
Davis Polk & Wardwell offers diligence, responsiveness and quality.
Davis Polk is efficient, knowledgeable and has a pragmatic approach.
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Frank Azzopardi of Davis Polk & Wardwell offers substantial experience advising clients from a diverse range of industries on the IP aspects of major transactions.
Frank is at the top of his game.
Frank is practical and responsive.
Frank is a pleasure to work with.
Matthew Bacal handles a range of transactional IP work for a broad client base that spans media, sport and technology. His expertise includes the negotiation of complex licensing and commercial agreements.
Matt is knowledgeable and thorough. He is also very good about keeping clients aware of matters from other projects, deals and contracts that impact the current project.
Matt is excellent in all regards and has a high level of expertise and understanding.
Matthew is two to three steps ahead of everyone.
Matthew has strong commercial vision and is extremely savvy.
Intellectual Property: Patent: Transactional
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional
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