Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advises top private equity sponsors and middle-market firms on complex transactions, drawing on its integrated strength in M&A, finance, tax, and investment management. The firm is a go-to adviser for major sponsors and portfolio companies, handling acquisitions, financings, and restructurings across diverse industries. The New York-based practice is jointly chaired by John Amorosi, a highly experienced partner who handles acquisitions and disposals across multiple sectors, and William Chudd, who has a robust track record on take-privates and public M&A. Michael Davis well-versed in infrastructure, tech, healthcare and pharma deals, while Harold Birnbaum and Darren Schweiger have an ever-growing practice that seems them take the lead on substantial acquisitions, investments, disposals and joint ventures. Jack Orford, John Perry and Hilary Dengel also come recommended.