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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Life Sciences

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Rankings

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Life Sciences - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell is a respected international powerhouse with an increasingly prominent life sciences group. The firm has substantial experience advising established and emerging life sciences companies on high value transactional matters, including M&A, licensing and IPOs.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised for GSK plc on its $12 billion collaboration agreements with Hengrui Pharma.

Strengths

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  • They help us bridge the gap between business and legal.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Davis Polk has deep understanding and expertise of our strengths and challenges.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Davis Polk's attorneys are highly competent, knowledgeable and creative.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3David Bauer
    Band 3David Bauer

    David Bauer

    David Bauer is an experienced adviser to emerging and established life sciences companies on a wide range of transactional matters. He frequently counsels on licensing agreements, IP aspects of transactions and R&D agreements, among other things.

    • David in negotiation is the 'steady hand', he is always calm, precise and never loses sight of the bigger picture.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • David is a technical and highly competent life sciences practitioner.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
    • David understands deal flow and how to give pragmatic advice.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (1)

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