Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Davis Polk & Wardwell is an established law firm with a strong presence in the Brazilian banking and finance area. Highly admired by the market for its distinguished activity representing clients on high-complexity acquisition and trade finance mandates, the law firm is also lauded for its effective advice on big-ticket restructuring proceedings.
Strengths
Davis Polk is outstanding in every way.
Davis Polk's team is highly technical, consistently delivering complete, ready-to-implement solutions. They operate on another level, truly one of the best firms to work with.
They are extremely helpful and consistently provide strong support. Davis Polk & Wardwell's technical knowledge is solid and reliable.
Work Highlights
Davis Polk advised Afya on sustainability-linked loan with the IFC, which was the IFC’s first ever sustainability-linked loan based on social targets in the education sector globally.
Notable practitioners
Manuel Garciadiaz is a lawyer held in high regard by the market for his solid track record advising important clients in Brazil. He is particularly admired for his strong practice dealing with complex matters, including sophisticated restructuring proceedings.
Manuel Garciadiaz is a really good lawyer. I appreciate the way he consistently maintains such a high standard.
Manuel is a brilliant lawyer.
James Vickers is a practitioner who is regarded by clients and peers for his solid involvement in banking and finance matters in the Brazilian market.
James Vickers is our go-to partner, incredibly well-rounded, commercially-minded and someone we trust 100%. He’s always available, highly accessible and inspires full confidence.