Davis Polk partner and Northern California office co-head Alan Denenberg has been named a “Dealmaker of the Year” finalist by The Recorder as part of the publication’s annual California Legal Awards.

Alan advised on several noteworthy transactions in the past year – from IPOs (Reddit) to convertible debt offerings for companies (Snowflake) to investment-grade debt offerings (Uber) and to public and private M&A matters (AltairAssetmark and McKesson).

In his finalist profile, Alan discusses his most significant achievements over the last 15 months, the qualities that make a trusted dealmaker and advice for those just starting out in this field.

The winners will be announced on June 25, 2025, in Los Angeles.