Davis Polk & Wardwell has recruited another Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner for its English law practice in the City, following the hire of corporate veteran Simon Witty for its launch this month.

Tax partner Jonathan Cooklin is set to join the Wall Street leader’s London base after 19 years at the magic circle firm, where he has been a partner since 2001 and head of the insurance tax group. His start date is yet to be confirmed.