Data deal: Davis Polk advises Markit on US merger Legal Business22 March 2016Corporate and M&ADeal watch Longstanding adviser Davis Polk & Wardwell has acted for Markit again as the London-based data provider signed a deal with US firm IHS for a $13bn merger.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Related ContentFinding the right fit: the duo behind Davis Polk’s long-awaited London restructuring launchKirkland and Davis Polk among firms advising on Sycamore’s $10bn take-private of Walgreens‘With an open checkbook, they’ll likely target top talent’ – Davis Polk London scale-up turns heads‘Define “having it all” on your own terms’ – White & Case’s Sonica Tolani on thriving in City law‘Eventually you have to learn to trust yourself’ – Simpson Thacher’s Deborah Gruen on succeeding in lawHow to get to the top in M&A: leading female partners share their tips for successDealwatch: Global 100 advisers take centre stage on BlackRock-GIP $12.5bn mega dealDealwatch: Telegraph auction off as Barclay brothers pay off Lloyds debt with loanDeal Watch: activity powers on as Latham and A&O lead on $19bn energy joint venture