Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

A corporate and M&A powerhouse, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP’s involvement in major cross-border transactions provides a steady stream of sophisticated CFIUS-related work. Demonstrating strong recent involvement in reviews concerning heavily regulated industries—including the technology, agribusiness, telecoms, semiconductor, financial services and transport spheres—the team is active on behalf of both domestic and international clients. Washington DC-based Paul Marquardt fronts the wider national security practice, where he represents corporate, sovereign and state-owned entities on a range of CFIUS, sanctions, and export control matters. Among his recent CFIUS reviews, Marquardt successfully steered T Parker Host through the sale of marine port terminal operations in Florida and Maryland to Pangaea Logistics Solutions. Former department chair John Reynolds, also in Washington DC, stepped down to senior counsel in 2023 but remains a significant asset to the practice due to his deep experience in complex national security matters, including CFIUS reviews. Counsel Joseph Kniaz recently left to become Deputy Director at the Office of Investment Security (CFIUS).