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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Latin America Guide 2026 : International Counsel

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Banking & Finance - International Counsel

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Orbia in connection with a USD1.4 billion revolving credit facility that includes dual-currency tranches and the possibility for additional borrowers to participate in the structure.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell have in-depth knowledge of the Latin American market and above-average business acumen, and provide constant accompaniment and advice of the highest quality.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • James A Florack
    James A Florack

    James A Florack

    Eminent practitioner James Florack remains a go-to 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.

    • We do complex work with James Florack. He is extraordinary and a key partner to us.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • James Vickers
    James 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 a constructive and pro-deal lawyer. It is a real pleasure to work with him.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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