Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP offers robust expertise in corporate transactions and sophisticated antitrust litigation. The team excels in advising on class actions, criminal investigations, and government enforcement matters, earning recognition for securing significant victories for financial institutions and corporations in antitrust disputes. Arthur Burke leads the practice from New York, frequently advising on antitrust litigation, investigations, and M&A-related antitrust considerations. In Washington DC, Jarrett Arp is a trusted advisor for clients facing cartel and price-fixing allegations. New York-based Sheila Adams has recently represented high-profile corporations across the media, entertainment, tech, pharma, and financial services sectors.
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Key clients

  • Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
  • Comcast
  • Centene
  • Firmenich
  • Hilton
  • McDonald’s Corporation
  • NatWest
  • NBCUniversal
  • Syngenta Corporation
  • United States Golf Association
  • Universal Studios

Work highlights

Representing Syngenta in MDL class action.
Representing Firmenich in connection with antitrust litigation alleging price-fixing in the international fragrance market.
Representing Hilton Domestic Operating Company in defending against six proposed class actions.

Practice head

Arthur J. Burke

Other key lawyers

Jarrett Arp; Sheila Adams James