Davis Polk received 40 nominations from the International Financial Law Review for its 2026 Americas Awards, including “International Law Firm of the Year.” The firm was shortlisted for 11 firm and team awards and worked on 15 nominated deals of the year. Additionally, 11 Davis Polk lawyers were nominated for 14 individual awards. 

The awards recognize the most innovative cross-border deals across the United States, Canada and Latin America, and the teams and individuals who made them happen.

Law Firms of the Year

  • International Law Firm
  • International Law Firm: Latin America
  • U.S. Domestic Best in State: California
  • U.S. Domestic Best in State: New York

Teams of the Year

  • Debt and Equity-Linked
  • Equity
  • Financial Services Regulatory: Global
  • High-Yield
  • Loan
  • M&A
  • Restructuring & Insolvency 

Partner of the Year

  • Sports: Neil Barr
  • Debt & Equity-Linked: Maurice Blanco
  • Equity: Maurice Blanco
  • High-Yield: Maurice Blanco
  • Restructuring & Insolvency: Marshall Huebner
  • Loan: J.W. Perry
  • M&A: Brian Wolfe

Specialist Awards

  • Latin America Dealmakers Hall of Fame: Daniel Brass
  • North America Outstanding Contribution to Regulatory Reform: David Portilla

Rising Star

  • Rising Star: Equity: Drew Glover
  • Rising Star: Equity: Gabriela Gura
  • Rising Star: Loan: Renee Levin
  • Rising Star: M&A: Albert Zhu

Best In State Leader

  • New York: Brian Wolfe

Deals of the Year

The awards will be presented on October 15, 2026, in New York.

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