Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advises issuers and underwriters on a broad spectrum of debt, equity, and structured product transactions globally. Over the past year, the firm has handled debt deals exceeding $100 billion in aggregate for European issuers alone. Practice head Reuven Young brings deep experience in public and private cross-border investment-grade debt and equity offerings for international companies across diverse industries. Leo Borchardt represents major corporations, boards of directors, special committees, and investment banks in a wide range of high-profile capital markets and strategic corporate transactions; while Connie Milonakis focuses on multi-jurisdictional debt and equity offerings, with significant experience spanning the EMEA and North American markets.
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Key clients
Roche Holdings
Bank of America
Work highlights
Advised HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Santander US Capital Markets LLC, TD Securities (USA) LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as joint bookrunners on an SEC-registered offering by CRH SMW Finance Designated Activity Company of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% guaranteed notes due 2029 and by CRH America Finance, Inc. of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.400% guaranteed notes due 2034.
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Practice head
Reuven Young
Other key lawyers
Leo Borchardt; Connie Milonakis