Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk is advising Elliott Investment Management L.P. in connection with its acquisition of a majority ownership stake in American Greetings. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euiR9e_z #MergersAndAcquisitions

The Recorder highlighted Davis Polk’s move to Redwood City after 25 years in Menlo Park. With a 30% larger footprint, our new, state-of-the-art space is key to our plans for continued growth in the Bay Area and expansion of our practice’s reach. We are excited to host friends and clients of the firm at this new location in the center of Redwood City’s vibrant downtown area! Read more: https://lnkd.in/epmGMUTj

Davis Polk partner and Capital Markets practice co-head John Meade discussed with Law360 capital markets activity over the past year and the deal outlook for 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eE7sB_tF #CapitalMarkets 

On January 6, Davis Polk partner Lucy Farr will be among the speakers at Practising Law Institute (PLI)’s “Taxation of Financial Products & Transactions 2025” program. Lucy will speak on the “Thinking about Transaction Fees in a Post-YA Global World” panel. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFghexrb #Tax

Congratulations to Davis Polk partner Hilary Dengel on being named to Kayo Conference Series’ list of “Top 25 in ’25: Trailblazing Women in Credit.” The honor recognizes the 25 women in credit who are setting the standard for excellence, reshaping the field with expertise and vision, and navigating the complex credit markets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5uqFh59 #SponsorFinance 

Congratulations to Davis Polk partner and co-head of Asia (excluding Japan) Miranda So on being named among In-House Community – inhousecommunity.com’s “Commended External Counsel of the Year” for 2024 in recognition of her exceptional contributions and exemplary service. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEHPdkHu #Asia #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions

Davis Polk partner Frances Bivens was profiled by Financier Worldwide Magazine as part of the publication’s “Power Players: Product Liability 2024 – Distinguished Advisers” issue. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFURZkYx #CivilLitigation

With Donald Trump returning to the U.S. presidency, we highlight aspects of the incoming administration’s announced (or possible) regulatory, legislative and economic priorities, along with the outlook for congressional action in 2025 and beyond. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMRRU_95

Congratulations to Davis Polk co-head of Asia (excluding Japan) li he on being named among the “A-List 2024-2025: Visionaries” by China Business Law Journal. The list recognizes lawyers in leadership roles who have distinguished themselves both within and beyond their firms. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejjWJkbH #Asia #CapitalMarkets 

The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice has updated its 2019 Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs in Criminal Antitrust Investigations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAGZQC5c #Antitrust #DOJ #Litigation #WhiteCollar