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Michael Davis

Michael Davis

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Michael is a member of Davis Polk’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practices. He advises leading U.S. and multinational corporations on a wide variety of strategic M&A transactions and advises private equity sponsors on a full range of transactions and portfolio company matters.

He has deep experience in many types of corporate transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and collaborations, spinoffs and restructurings. Michael also regularly provides defensive and corporate governance advice to his clients and is experienced at advising special committees on sensitive matters.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Davis is a well regarded transactional lawyer who is noted for his skilled handling of domestic and cross-border private equity deals.

Strengths

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  • Michael is a fantastic thought-partner who really knows the details. He has serious intellectual firepower.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA

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Massachusetts

New York

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