Davis Polk advised Morgan Stanley in connection with its SEC-registered global offering of €1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 1.75% fixed-rate senior notes due 2024. The lead manager for the underwriters was Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Christopher S. Schell, counsel Michael Steinberg and associate Jonathan D. Hammond. The tax team included partners Po Sit and Lucy W. Farr and associates Andrew A. Smith and Kelli A. Rivers. Associate Colleen Blanco provided 1940 Act advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.