Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

New York-based Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP maintains a leading position in the US environmental market, where it continues to provide comprehensive advice to a range of domestic and international companies in the oil and gas, energy, chemicals, and mining sectors. In addition to significant experience in managing complex corporate transactions related to climate change and sustainability, the team also provides regulatory assistance to clients in relation to ESG issues, including ESG-related financing, green bond issuances and climate-related disclosure requirements. Loyti Cheng, head of the firm’s environmental practice and an expert in environmental, toxic tort and sustainability issues, is a key contact for US and international corporations, financial institutions and private equity firms, where she handles complex mergers and acquisitions, financings and IPOs. The team also includes counsel David Zilberberg, known for his expertise in real estate and corporate transactions, where he assists on the full range of environmental and sustainability issues. Michael Comstock is another name to note for his expertise in M&A, divestitures, securities offerings and bank financings.