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Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP boasts a deep bench of expert financing practitioners notable for their breadth, serving both borrower and lender clients at the highest level. Highly regarded for both leveraged and investment-grade lending, including debt restructuring and acquisition financing. Boasts impressive international reach, with stellar reputation for deals involving Latin American countries.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised JPMorgan Chase Bank on a fixed-rate purchase money loan provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, used to finance in part JPMorgan's acquisition of a portfolio of consumer and commercial loans.
Strengths
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"Davis Polk's team is extremely responsive."
"It's a market leader in complicated transactions."
"The team has exceptional responsiveness and prowess in tricky situations."
"Davis Polk's team is extremely responsive."
"It's a market leader in complicated transactions."
"The team has exceptional responsiveness and prowess in tricky situations."
Notable Practitioners
James Florack is the current co-head of the firm’s global finance practice and advises on many of the market's most high-profile financings.
"He's a great practitioner and very commercial."
"He's an excellent lawyer and his clients adore him."
Jason Kyrwood's vast capabilities enable him to handle all manner of transactions from acquisition to exit financings.
"Jason is an exceptional lawyer that provides excellent service to his clients."
"He's a great lawyer, he's very practical and easy to work with."
Meyer Dworkin can advise clients on the full gamut of financings, working alongside both borrowers and lenders.
"He's sharp, responsive and commercial lawyer."
Kenneth Steinberg is a trusted adviser to a host of preeminent bank clients. He typically handles asset-based financings.
"He's methodical, prepared and deeply analytical."
"He's an extremely smart lawyer."
Nicholas Palumbo has considerable experience of providing counsel on direct lending and private credit transactions. His recent work has included handling second-lien and recurring revenue transactions.
"He's commercially very savvy."
"He is fantastic when it comes to difficult matters."
Scott Herrig is noted for his ability to provide counsel to lenders on a wide array of issues. He is adept at advising his clients on both leveraged finance and debt restructuring matters.
"He is outstanding and gives great service."
"He's really meticulous and knows how to get things done."
"He's very responsive and knowledgeable."
Vanessa Jackson demonstrates her ability to advise both lenders and borrowers on a wide range of issues. Her experience includes providing counsel on acquisition financings and debt restructurings, among other matters.
"She is an excellent lawyer with great commercial awareness and command of key points. She is able to navigate highly complex issues deftly."
"She's extremely responsive, pragmatic and effective."
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