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We are a leading global law firm in China, handling transactions and disputes for Chinese corporates, multinationals, funds and financial institutions.

Summary

Davis Polk has a long, proud history of continual growth and investment in China. Today, China remains one of our strategic focal points. We are one of the most highly regarded and sought-after law firms, with clients spanning new and traditional industries.

Our clients rely on us for our commercial-minded and creative advice in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions transactions, as well as in investigations, enforcement and disputes. Our team combines in-depth knowledge of the Chinese market with extensive international experience.

We boast one of the largest presences among the top global law firms in China, with more than 100 legal professionals in Beijing and Hong Kong (our largest non-U.S. location). Substantially all of our lawyers are native or fluent Chinese speakers. We offer a fully integrated platform advising on U.S., Hong Kong and English law.

Highlight

“Davis Polk & Wardwell is a capital markets powerhouse with a superb reputation in high-value, cross-border equity matters, including some of the top IPOs and follow-on offerings in the region.”

Chambers Greater China Region

Insights

Lexology Panoramic: Private M&A 2025

Recognition

Band 1 in Capital Markets

Equity (International Firms)
China
Chambers Greater China Region

Band 1 in Capital Markets

High-Yield Products (International Firms)
China
Chambers Greater China Region

Band 1 in Financial Services

(International Firms)
China
Chambers Greater China Region

Tier 1 in Capital Markets

Foreign
China
IFLR1000

Tier 1 Financial Services Regulatory

Hong Kong
IFLR1000

Tier 1 in Capital Markets (Equity)

Hong Kong
Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Tier 1 in Capital Markets (Debt)

Hong Kong
Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Tier 1 in White Collar Crime

International Firms
China
Benchmark Litigation

Tier 1 in Commercial and Transactions

International Firms
China
Benchmark Litigation
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