Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP provides high-level strength in both English and New York tax law, facilitating coverage of a diverse range of complex cross-border M&A, including distressed M&A. The group offers further aptitude across restructurings, insolvencies, and private equity transactions, in addition to a range of other matters. Dominic Foulkes leads the team, and has broad tax expertise, including in relation to IPOs, financings, and corporate transactions. Freddie Schwier is a core team member, covering a range of transactional tax issues, as well as general tax advisory matters. Jonathan Cooklin remains active as a consultant to the team.
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Key clients

  • Natura &Co
  • Comcast

Work highlights

Advising Sycamore Partners on its up to $23.7 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).
Practice head

Dominic Foulkes

Other key lawyers

Freddie Schwier; Jonathan Cooklin