Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advises a diversified sponsor client base spanning private equity firms, activist investors and strategic financial sponsors. The group is particularly active in high-value public-to-private transactions and sponsor-led acquisitions, including large take-privates and complex carve-out transactions. Situated in New York, the team is jointly overseen by John Amorosi and William Chudd. Amorosi has notable experience advising on buyouts, portfolio company acquisitions and exits, and complex sponsor-led transactions. Chudd is best known for his work on public and private M&A with particular experience in life sciences and healthcare. Michael Davis is a valued member of the team and is active in  large-cap buyouts and strategic investments. Harold Birnbaum‘s diversified transactional expertise spans the energy, infrastructure, healthcare, financial services, and sports sectors. Darren Schweiger is relied on for his expertise in leveraged buyouts, take-privates, minority investments, co-investments and portfolio company acquisitions and exits.