NQ Salary
~£180,000
TC Salary
~£65,000 / £70,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
~5 per year (London)
Seats
4 seats
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The pre-eminent Wall Street firm for capital markets and financial regulatory work, with a storied history advising the world's leading investment banks on their most complex mandates. Davis Polk's London office focuses on high-end capital markets issuances and banking regulatory matters.
Culture & Values
Elite and understated — Davis Polk is known for exceptional quality and discretion. The London office has a smaller, close-knit feel compared to the New York mothership. Associates describe being treated as intelligent adults from day one, with direct access to senior partners and responsibility on landmark transactions.
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