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Latin America Guide 2027 : International Counsel
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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
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Eminent Practitioners 
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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 4 
Band 4 
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 5 
Band 5 
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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James A Florack
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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Latin America - International Counsel
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: USA - Nationwide
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