About Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a multinational law firm headquartered in New York City. Third-party profiles give its founding year as 1849. The firm's published capabilities span antitrust, capital markets, corporate governance, data privacy and cybersecurity, derivatives, financial institutions, investment management, intellectual property, M&A, private equity, real estate, restructuring, tax and white collar matters, along with Supreme Court and appellate work and environmental matters.
The firm's New York office is at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York City, and its official offices page lists a New York telephone number. Outside New York State, the firm lists offices in Los Angeles, Northern California and Washington DC, plus several international cities including London, Hong Kong, Beijing and Tokyo. One reference source describes the firm as an all-equity partnership.
| Type | Law firm |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York City (450 Lexington Avenue) |
| Phone | +1 212 450 4000 |
| Website | davispolk.com |
| Registered NY attorneys | 982 |
Practice areas
Areas of work that Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 29, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Registered attorneys
Sally Brammell Suspended Peter Muller Suspended Yan Xu Suspended Thomas Bourdeaut Suspended Ernest Lim Suspended Tiaan Schreuder Suspended Scott Muller Delinquent Karen Wagner Currently registered David Wise Currently registered Robert Fiske Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.