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Litigation has been a cornerstone of our practice since the firm’s inception. Leading companies from around the world in every industry, as well as their executives and directors, turn to us for their most challenging litigation matters. Davis Polk litigators are recognized for their experience, creativity, integrity and strategic approach.

First and foremost, our litigators are courtroom lawyers, who have earned the respect of the judiciary, prosecutors, regulators and the bar across the nation. We concentrate in streamlining complex cases and developing strategies that win.

We view matters through the lens of our clients’ business objectives, drawing on the experience of our firm across all major industry sectors. As clients and peers frequently note, the breadth of experience and depth of quality lawyers across our practice is exceptional. Our approach has created a long track record of success for our clients, at trial and on appeal, through motions, verdicts and strategic settlements.

Awards and Rankings

  • Davis Polk’s “consistently excellent” litigation practice earned an “Elite” designation and received the highest ranking among litigation firms for General Commercial Litigation, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations and Antitrust from Chambers USA 2003-2012: “[Davis Polk] has a strong track record handling high-profile contentious matters for financial industry clients and global corporations.”


  • “[Davis Polk] boasts one of the top litigation groups in New York. Its team offers in-depth expertise across a variety of areas and demonstrates strong capabilities in securities, white-collar crime and general commercial disputes.” – Chambers USA 2012


  • “The firm’s reputation continues to soar on a jet stream of recognition: peers name check the firm across the board, and the level of client accolades runs equally deep.” – Benchmark Litigation 2012


  • Peers and clients praise the firm for “extraordinary expertise in various subareas of its litigation group,” making Davis Polk a “highly recommended” national and New York firm by Benchmark Litigation since its launch in 2008.

Areas of Experience

Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Anti-Corruption and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Antitrust and Competition
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Bankruptcy Litigation
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Board of Directors Litigation and Strategic Counseling
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Commercial Dispute and Contract
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Compliance and Advisory
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Consumer Class Actions
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Financial Crisis Litigation
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Health Care/Life Sciences Litigation
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations International and Domestic Arbitration
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations M&A-Related Litigation
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Mass Torts and Products Liability
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Professional Liability
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Securities Litigation
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations Tax Controversy
Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations White Collar Criminal Defense