Davis Polk advised J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as representatives of the underwriters in an SEC-registered offering by Legg Mason, Inc. of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% senior notes due 2044.   

Legg Mason is a global asset management company. Acting through its subsidiaries, it provides investment management and related services to institutional and individual clients, company-sponsored mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles. 

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner John B. Meade and associates Derek Dostal and Elina M. Lae. Partner Po Sit provided tax advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.