Davis Polk and partner Leo Borchardt have been shortlisted for the 2020 British Legal Awards by Legal Week. The firm is shortlisted for “Transatlantic Firm of the Year” and Borchardt is shortlisted in the category of “Rising Stars – Private Practice.” The firm award recognizes law firms that conduct a significant amount of transatlantic work across a number of practice areas and have a significant physical transatlantic presence. The individual award recognizes lawyers under the age of 40 who have demonstrated leadership ability, strategic vision, troubleshooting and legal skills, client satisfaction and contribution to the success of the business and the wider community.

The British Legal Awards will be presented virtually on November 19, 2020.