Davis Polk advised Compass Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares, Inc., in connection with the establishment of its US$5 billion global bank note program.  

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Compass Bank ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks amount the largest in the Sunbelt.  

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner John B. Meade and associates Connor Kuratek and Taylor Hedrick. Counsel Michael Steinberg provided structured products advice. Partner Margaret E. Tahyar provided financial institutions advice. Partner Michael Farber provided tax advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.