# Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP > One of the world's leading law firms, advising corporations, financial institutions, > and governments on their most complex legal matters since 1849. > Global offices in New York, Menlo Park, Washington DC, São Paulo, London, Paris, > Madrid, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. ## Capabilities ### Practice Areas - [Antitrust & Competition](/antitrust-competition): Clients entrust us with their most challenging U.S. and international antitrust matters regarding transactions, investigations and litigation. - [Capital Markets](/capital-markets): We are a perennial market leader in capital markets matters, advising corporations and financial institutions on offerings of all kinds around the globe. - [Civil Litigation](/civil-litigation): Clients rely on our experience, creativity and strategy to handle their most significant civil litigation matters. - [Corporate](/corporate): The consistent excellence of our corporate practices is enhanced by our extraordinary culture of collaboration. - [Corporate Governance](/corporate-governance): Many of the world’s leading enterprises turn to us for advice on their most sensitive governance matters. - [Data Privacy & Cybersecurity](/data-privacy-cybersecurity): We advise industry-leading companies on their most challenging data use, privacy, cybersecurity and AI issues, including high-stakes enforcement matters. - [Derivatives & Structured Products](/derivatives-structured-products): We work with every major financial institution active in derivatives and structured products, a clear testament to the quality of our work. - [Emerging Companies & Venture Capital](/emerging-companies-venture-capital): We are a trusted adviser to private companies and investors across every stage of the business life cycle. - [Environmental](/environmental): Our clients trust our sophisticated, practical advice on managing risks and navigating complex and evolving environmental issues and developments. - [Executive Compensation](/executive-compensation): Clients count on our executive compensation team for advice on transactions, compensation design and disclosure, and governance and regulatory matters. - [Finance](/finance): We deliver customized, innovative counsel to both lenders and borrowers on their most important and complex financing transactions. - [Financial Institutions](/financial-institutions): Companies providing financial services rely on us across a broad spectrum of critical legal needs. - [Foreign Investment & National Security](/foreign-investment-national-security): Clients around the globe rely on our deep experience in CFIUS, European and other investment security reviews, economic sanctions and AML/CFT. - [Investment Management](/investment-management): Leaders in asset management turn to us for high-quality, bespoke solutions to their most complex formation, transactional and regulatory matters. - [IP & Commercial Transactions](/ip-commercial-transactions): Our comprehensive counseling on IP and commercial matters is grounded in our deal-making experience and in-depth knowledge of industries and technologies. - [IP Litigation](/ip-litigation): Clients call on us to handle their highest-value, most critical intellectual property litigation matters – especially those likely to reach trial. - [Liability Management & Special Opportunities](/liability-management-special-opportunities): Companies and investors look to us for liability management solutions and for timely, bespoke advice on a wide range of transactions and opportunities. - [Litigation](/litigation): Leading companies around the world, as well as their executives and directors, trust us to handle their most challenging litigation matters. - [Mergers & Acquisitions](/mergers-acquisitions): We provide first-rate service and execution on the largest and most innovative mergers and acquisitions transactions in the market. - [Private Credit](/private-credit): The destination of choice for private credit. - [Private Equity](/private-equity): Lawyers across the firm collaborate seamlessly to advise on transactions and matters across the entire private equity life cycle. - [Private Wealth](/private-wealth): We are trusted advisers on estates, trusts, wealth transfer, family offices and charitable giving, backed by an elite corporate and litigation platform. - [Public Company Advisory ](/public-company-advisory): We are the primary outside counsel to 400+ U.S.-listed public companies – from IPO stage to the Fortune 500 – that look to us on critical legal matters. - [Real Estate](/real-estate): Davis Polk is at the center of real estate, advising on the most dynamic and complex transactions in the industry. - [Restructuring](/restructuring): We are market leaders in U.S. and international restructurings and insolvencies, with extensive experience representing a wide range of parties. - [Sponsor Finance](/sponsor-finance): We are a go-to adviser to financial sponsors, who rely on the depth and breadth of our practice for the full range of their financing needs. - [Supreme Court & Appellate](/supreme-court-appellate): Clients turn to us for their most significant appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal and state appellate courts across the country. - [Tax](/tax): Clients count on us to navigate complicated tax issues and controversies and deliver innovative tax solutions. - [White Collar Defense & Investigations](/white-collar-defense-investigations): Corporations and individuals around the world seek our advice and representation on critical investigation and enforcement matters. ### Industries - [Aerospace, Defense & Space Systems](/aerospace-defense-space-systems): We provide sophisticated legal counsel to clients building the next generation of aerospace, defense, space systems and satellite technology and infrastructure. - [Artificial Intelligence](/artificial-intelligence): Companies developing, commercializing or investing in AI look to us on a wide range of transactions and matters. - [Cleantech](/cleantech): Companies pioneering clean technologies, green initiatives or the more efficient use of natural resources rely on us for a wide variety of legal services. - [Consumer Products & Retail](/consumer-products-retail): Many of the world’s most recognizable and respected consumer brands rely on us for legal counsel. - [Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure](/data-centers-digital-infrastructure): We guide clients through the full life cycle of data center and digital infrastructure deals, delivering seamless service and world-class results. - [Energy, Power & Infrastructure](/energy-power-infrastructure): We are a firm of choice for a wide range of clients on complex matters and transactions across all phases of the energy, power and infrastructure industry. - [Fintech & Cryptocurrency](/fintech-cryptocurrency): Lawyers across the firm collaborate seamlessly to assist companies at the cutting edge of finance and technology on their most complex, critical matters. - [Healthcare & Life Sciences](/healthcare-life-sciences): From investors to startups to the world’s largest healthcare companies, clients turn to us on a full range of transactions and other legal matters. - [Industrials](/industrials): Deep experience across manufacturing – including chemicals, plastics, electronics, steel, textiles, aerospace and defense – informs our advice to clients. - [Sports](/sports): Teams, owners, investors and media companies value our deep sports experience. We have advised on the largest control sales of NFL, NBA and MLB franchises. - [Tech, Media & Telecom](/tech-media-telecom): Clients ranging from small and midsize startups to industry giants appreciate our depth of experience across the dynamic TMT sector. - [Transportation & Logistics](/transportation-logistics): Major automotive, airline, rail and shipping companies regularly look to us for advice, as do their financial advisers, suppliers and creditors. ### Regions - [Asia](/asia): Clients turn to us for advice on complex and innovative transactions, critical investigations and disputes, and challenging regulatory issues across Asia. - [China](/china): We are a leading global law firm in China, handling transactions and disputes for Chinese corporates, multinationals, funds and financial institutions. - [Europe](/europe): We are involved in many of the most complex corporate finance transactions in Europe, as well as other major deals and matters with a European component. - [Israel](/israel): We are a firm of choice for Israeli companies pursuing opportunities around the world, and for international companies doing business in Israel. - [Japan](/japan): Davis Polk is a leading legal adviser on important cross-border transactions involving Japanese companies and the Japanese marketplace. - [Latin America](/latin-america): Large corporations, private equity sponsors and banks in Latin America entrust us with a wide range of critical transactions and litigation matters. ### Areas of Focus - [AML/BSA, Sanctions & Fraud](/white-collar-defense-investigations/aml-bsa-sanctions-fraud): Clients value our deep experience, including prior government service, in investigations and enforcement involving AML, economic sanctions and fraud. - [AML/CFT](/foreign-investment-national-security/aml-cft): We provide cutting-edge AML/CFT advice to financial institutions, fintechs and companies in all sectors, including on evolving regulatory expectations. - [Anti-Corruption & FCPA](/white-collar-defense-investigations/anti-corruption-fcpa): Our extensive and long-standing experience makes us a firm of choice for advice and representation on corruption and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters. - [Bankruptcy Litigation](/restructuring/bankruptcy-litigation): In bankruptcy litigation matters, clients benefit from our deep experience in both high-profile restructurings and commercial disputes. - [Cartel Enforcement & Government Investigations](/antitrust-competition/cartel-enforcement-government-investigations): Clients turn to us for their most significant antitrust enforcement and investigation matters. - [CFIUS & Foreign Direct Investment](/foreign-investment-national-security/cfius-foreign-direct-investment): We have decades of experience guiding global companies through cross-border investment reviews with practical, commercially minded advice. - [Commercial Disputes & Other Civil Matters](/civil-litigation/commercial-disputes-other-civil-matters): Our work in commercial disputes is informed by our extensive trial and appellate experience and a keen understanding of each client’s business imperatives. - [Company-Side Restructuring Matters](/restructuring/company-side-restructuring-matters): Companies and their directors rely on our legal acumen and business sensibility to navigate complex restructurings both in and out of court. - [Compliance & Crisis Response](/white-collar-defense-investigations/compliance-crisis-response): Clients rely on us for essential advice on a wide range of compliance issues, and we are often among the first calls they make in a crisis. - [Congressional Investigations](/white-collar-defense-investigations/congressional-investigations): Our lawyers bring high-level bipartisan government experience to our work advising clients on congressional proceedings. - [Convertible & Hybrid Securities](/capital-markets/convertible-hybrid-securities): We are a law firm of choice for advice on convertible, exchangeable and hybrid securities. - [Creditor & Ad Hoc Group Restructuring Matters](/restructuring/creditor-ad-hoc-group-restructuring-matters): Lenders, debt holders, hedge funds, CLOs and other investors look to us to devise and negotiate bespoke solutions that maximize value. - [Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets](/financial-institutions/cryptocurrency-digital-assets): Clients involved in cutting-edge cryptocurrency and digital asset activities rely on us for high-profile matters. - [DIP & Exit Finance](/finance/dip-exit-finance): Complex financings are often key to corporate restructurings. Borrowers, lenders and other parties rely on us for creativity and peerless execution. - [Direct Lending](/finance/direct-lending): A diverse group of direct lenders depend on us for the practical legal advice and market insights needed to successfully execute transactions. - [Distressed M&A](/restructuring/distressed-m): Clients benefit from our premier experience in sales and acquisitions of distressed companies, both in and out of court. - [Economic Sanctions](/foreign-investment-national-security/economic-sanctions): We have market-leading experience in navigating U.S. economic sanctions and related issues. - [Equity: Post-IPO](/capital-markets/equity-post-ipo): Leading companies and underwriters look to our lawyers for peerless execution of stock offerings in U.S., Asian, European and South American markets. - [Financial Institutions Capital Markets](/financial-institutions/financial-institutions-capital-markets): Financial companies issuing debt, equity and innovative securities value our deep experience with the industry and its multiple regulatory regimes. - [Financial Institutions M&A](/financial-institutions/financial-institutions-m): Clients seek our counsel on some of the most transformative mergers and acquisitions in the financial services field. - [Financial Services Regulation & Enforcement](/financial-institutions/financial-services-regulation-enforcement): Clients depend on our insights about how existing and proposed regulation will impact their business. - [High-Yield Debt](/capital-markets/high-yield-debt): Companies and underwriters seek our services on many of the largest and most complex high-yield debt offerings. - [Hybrid & Structured Capital](/finance/hybrid-structured-capital): We advise alternative capital providers, issuers, borrowers and investors on capital solutions that bridge the gap between senior debt and common equity. - [International & Cross-Border Restructuring](/restructuring/international-cross-border-restructuring): Clients rely on our deep experience in insolvency and restructuring matters involving businesses, entities and legal proceedings in multiple countries. - [Investment-Grade Debt](/capital-markets/investment-grade-debt): Leading companies and underwriters around the globe look to us for premier service and deep experience in investment-grade debt offerings. - [Investment-Grade Finance](/finance/investment-grade-finance): Our preeminent investment-grade finance practice dates back to the earliest days of Davis Polk. - [IPOs & Direct Listings](/capital-markets/ipos-direct-listings): Companies making their stock-market debut turn to us for our unrivaled record of IPO success and smooth execution across industries and continents. - [Leveraged Finance](/finance/leveraged-finance): In the complex leveraged finance market, clients count on our experience, market knowledge and commercial orientation to execute high-stakes financings. - [M&A-Related Antitrust](/antitrust-competition/m-related-antitrust): Clients rely on us to obtain antitrust-agency approval of their most significant transactions, including major cross-border deals. - [Private Antitrust Litigation](/antitrust-competition/private-antitrust-litigation): Our unrivaled experience makes us a firm of choice for antitrust-related litigation. - [Project & Infrastructure Finance](/finance/project-infrastructure-finance): Our broad, market-leading practice provides advice on a diverse range of complex energy, power and infrastructure transactions around the globe. - [Securities Enforcement](/white-collar-defense-investigations/securities-enforcement): When dealing with securities enforcement matters, clients depend on our premier team of well-known and highly respected lawyers. - [Securities Litigation](/civil-litigation/securities-litigation): Companies and financial institutions rely on us for representation and guidance on high-stakes matters involving securities law. - [Structured Finance & Securitization](/finance/structured-finance-securitization): We provide custom solutions for complex structured and securitized financings, helping clients navigate today’s evolving financial landscape. - [Tax Controversy](/tax/tax-controversy): Clients trust us to represent them in high-stakes tax litigation, audits and investigations, including in federal and state courts and before the IRS. - [Transactional Tax Advice](/tax/transactional-tax-advice): We craft sophisticated tax planning strategies and structures that enable clients to achieve their tax and business objectives. ## Offices - [Global Offices](/offices): Office locations in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, New York, Northern California, São Paulo, Tokyo, Washington DC — with addresses, contact information, and lawyer search by office. ## About * [Firm Overview](/about): History, values, and structure of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. * [Leadership](/about/leadership): Firm management committee and leadership. * [Pro Bono](/pro-bono): Davis Polk's commitment to pro bono and public interest law. * [Diversity & Inclusion](/about/diversity): Firm initiatives and commitments on diversity. ## Insights & Publications * [All Insights](/insights): Client advisories, legal updates, and thought leadership across all practice areas. * [Subscribe to Alerts](/insights/subscribe): Sign up for practice-specific email alerts. ## Careers * [Career Opportunities](/careers): Open positions for lawyers and business professionals. * [Summer Associates](/careers/summer-associates): Information for law students. * [Law Student Recruiting](/careers/law-students): Recruiting timelines and resources.