Davis Polk & Wardwell is a New York-headquartered law firm with 982 lawyers across 10 offices in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Catering to its clients with Chinese interests the firm has offices in Hong Kong and Beijing. 

Focusses / specialisms  

In Hong Kong and China, the firm is best known for its equity and debt capital markets work, high-yield, financial services regulatory, M&A and private equity across the technology media and telecommunications, banking, consumer goods, energy, healthcare and real estate sectors. 

Key clients 

Key clients include Citigroup Global Markets Singapore, Aluminum Corporation of China, CANbridge Pharmaceuticals, ANE (Cayman), Abbisko, GoTo Group, Duddell Street Acquisition, New Frontier Health and 51job. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Capital markets 

“Very helpful to sort out complicated situations and give professional advice. Respond efficiently and very dedicated team support.” 

Financial restructuring 

“Highly dedicated, experienced and professional lawyers. Multilingual partners and counsels. Attention to detail. Reasonable fee quotes. Available round the clock.”