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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel


Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Banking & Finance - International Counsel

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Davis Polk & Wardwell benefits from a distinguished practice group adept at assisting major players in the finance market as well as high-level corporate borrowers active in the Latin American region, and it is highly sought after for its experience acting in key jurisdictions, most notably Colombia and Chile. Davis Polk & Wardwell has extensive knowledge of corporate, acquisition and trade finance mandates, in addition to excelling in debt reorganisation.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised the joint lead bookrunners, joint lead arrangers and sustainability structuring agents on a USD375 million sustainability-linked financing for FIBRA Macquarie México comprising term loan and revolving credit facilities.

Strengths

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  • The team at Davis Polk & Wardwell stands out for its outstanding client service, professionalism, strong problem-solving capabilities, and consistently high professional standards. It is excellent and very efficient.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersJames A Florack
    Eminent PractitionersJames A Florack

    James A Florack

    Eminent practitioner James Florack remains a well-reputed name for cross-border financial transactions in Latin America. He has an outstanding track record acting as counsel to local and international financial institutions on an array of complex finance deals, including corporate and acquisition finance mandates.

    • James Florack is an excellent lawyer who has experience across every sector and Latin American jurisdiction.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 4James Vickers
    Band 4James Vickers

    James Vickers

    São Paulo-based partner James Vickers can claim banking and finance experience, which includes supporting financial institutions and corporate borrowers with a broad range of transactions such as the granting of syndicated and bridge loans.

    • James Vickers is clear, very responsive and calm. He’s a tremendous asset.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Maurice Blanco
    Band 5Maurice Blanco

    Maurice Blanco

    Partner Maurice Blanco is known for his work on financial transactions. He is active across several Latin American jurisdictions, including Mexico, Colombia and Guatemala.

    • Maurice Blanco has a sixth sense that's incredibly useful in financial transactions.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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