Davis Polk was named the “Law Firm of the Year” by Commercial Observer at its 2025 Breakthrough Awards. The firm was recognized for the strength and depth of its real estate practice and its role at the center of some of the market’s most dynamic and complex transactions.

The awards celebrate teams, deals, developments and executives across asset classes and verticals who have succeeded despite economic and urban challenges.

The awards were announced on December 2, 2025, in New York City.