Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP continues to be at the forefront of the DCM space, advising issuers and underwriters on high-value investment-grade debt offerings. Michael Kaplan's extensive experience includes representing major clients from the tech, telecoms and industrial sectors, and Richard Truesdell advises many prominent banks, as well as clients from the economic sectors on the issuer-side. Both head the practice alongside John Meade, who is experienced in investment-grade transactions in a range of sectors, including telecoms, tech and consumer retail, and Maurice Blanco. Byron Rooney is noted for his work in the tech, fintech and e-commerce sectors, and Derek Dostal is highly regarded in the market. Deanna Kirkpatrick is another notable name in the practice. Alan Denenberg and Emily Roberts, based in the Northern California office, are active in industries including tech and healthcare. Marcel Fausten and Yasin Keshvargar are also key members of the team. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York unless otherwise stated.
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Key clients
- Aptiv
- Baker Hughes
- Banco Santander
- Comcast
- CSX Corporation
- JPMorgan
- Meta Platforms
- Novartis
- Royalty Pharma
- Texas Instruments
Work highlights
Advised the joint global coordinators and joint book-running managers on the $17.5 billion SEC-registered debt offering by Alphabet Inc.
Advised Novartis AG and Novartis Capital Corporation in connection with a $6 billion SEC-registered debt offering.
Advised the joint book-running managers and representatives of the several underwriters in connection with a registered offering by Eli Lilly and Company of $6.75 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
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Practice head
Maurice Blanco; Michael Kaplan; John B. Meade; Richard D. Truesdell Jr.
Other key lawyers
Byron B. Rooney; Derek Dostal; Deanna L. Kirkpatrick;. Alan F. Denenberg; Emily Roberts; Marcel Fausten; Yasin Keshvargar