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Litigation

Practice

Leading companies around the world, as well as their executives and directors, trust us to handle their most challenging litigation matters.

Summary

Litigation has been a cornerstone of Davis Polk’s practice since the firm’s inception. Our litigators are widely recognized for their creativity, integrity, strategic approach and extensive experience.

Clients benefit from our numerous partners and counsel who have many years of prior service in a variety of government roles. We also count among our ranks leading trial lawyers who have won landmark verdicts on both the defense and plaintiff sides.

We view matters through the lens of our clients’ business objectives, drawing on the substantial experience of our firm across all major industry sectors. Our approach has created a long track record of success for our clients, from motion practice to strategic settlements, trials and on appeal. Our work has earned the respect of the judiciary, prosecutors, regulators and the bar.

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150+

Trials conducted by our partners

Insights

SEC & CFTC Enforcement Update

Recognition

Band 1 in Corporate Crime & Investigations

The Elite
Chambers USA

Band 1 in Securities Litigation

Chambers USA

Band 1 in Antitrust

New York
Chambers USA

Band 1 in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

The Elite
New York
Chambers USA

Band 1 in Crypto-Asset Disputes

USA
Chambers FinTech

Tier 1 in Financial Services Litigation

Legal 500 U.S.
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