Davis Polk & Wardwell, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom are among the firms to have been shortlisted for International Law Firm of the Year at The Asia Legal Awards.

Also vying for the showcase category at March’s ceremony are Kirkland & Ellis, Herbert Smith Freehillsand Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.