Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP’s New York litigation team is a core pillar of the firm’s global disputes practice, which routinely handles large-scale trial and appellate matters. The group is led by James Rouhandeh, who is immersed in commercial disputes, class actions, and tax litigation; Dana Seshens, who defends government entities and senior officials in commercial litigation and public sector disputes; and Paul Spagnoletti, whose practice is steeped in commercial arbitration and post-transaction disputes arising from restructurings, insolvencies, and financial misconduct. Also integral to the team are Lara Buchwald, who brings a sophisticated understanding of commercial litigation and appellate proceedings, and Antonio Perez-Marques, who is fluent in technology-related disputes and white-collar adjacent matters. Seasoned trial lawyer Frances Bivens advises on mass torts, catastrophic accident litigation, and regulatory and enforcement proceedings, particularly within the energy and utilities sectors.