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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Private Credit

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Private Credit - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Davis Polk & Wardwell is considered a destination of choice for transactional work in the private credit space. The firm acts for an enviable array of major investment firms on lender-side work, drawing from a sizable pool of expert practitioners with a strong pedigree in complex financing matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP represented a group of direct lenders in financing Novo Holdings USD4.8 billion acquisition of Catalent.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk is one of the most experienced firms in the space.

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  • They are highly attentive to client needs and are very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jason Kyrwood
    Jason Kyrwood

    Jason Kyrwood

    Jason Kyrwood is held in high esteem for his excellent pedigree in high value financing work. He acts as head of Davis Polk's finance group as well as co-lead of the private credit and direct lending practice.

    • Jason is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced people in private credit.

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    • Jason is super easy to deal with. He is a great lawyer who is well respected and who knows how to get to the right answer.

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    • Jason is always available and always thoughtful. He is highly adept at offering positions that work for both borrower and lender.

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  • Nicholas A Palumbo
    Nicholas A Palumbo

    Nicholas A Palumbo

    Nicholas Palumbo is a supremely experienced and respected force in the private credit market. He serves as co-lead of the firm's private credit and direct lending practice, regularly advising his clients on high profile transactions.

    • Nicholas has a good pulse on the market and does a really nice job managing difficult and technical transactions.

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    • Nicholas is a seasoned veteran who has the highly appreciated skill of breaking down complex legal issues into language which business people can understand.

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    • Nicholas is an outstanding lawyer who combines deep expertise with strategic insight.

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