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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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Davis Polk represented a group of 24 direct lenders, including Oak Hill Advisors and Blue Owl Capital, in Finastra Group's $5.32 billion refinancing.
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"Davis Polk are able to deftly navigate the most complex transactions and execute in a manner which is advantageous to their clients."
"The team is strong, from senior partners down to new associates. They are next to none in their understanding of the market."
"The Davis Polk team was fantastic. They're on top of details, available at all hours, and solution-oriented."
"Davis Polk are able to deftly navigate the most complex transactions and execute in a manner which is advantageous to their clients."
"The team is strong, from senior partners down to new associates. They are next to none in their understanding of the market."
"The Davis Polk team was fantastic. They're on top of details, available at all hours, and solution-oriented."
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Jason Kyrwood is held in high esteem for his excellent pedigree in high-value financing work. He acts as co-head of Davis Polk's finance group as well as co-lead of the private credit and direct lending practice.
"Jason is a heavyweight in the private credit space."
"He is very much on top of things. Jason is extremely responsive and his answers are thoughtful, taking advantage of all the resources the firm has internally."
"Jason is always very involved in the negotiations and has a nuanced understanding of deal points."
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 is a phenomenal lawyer and is very effective at getting to the right answer in a quick and commercial way."
"He is very constructive, protecting his clients' interests while solving problems efficiently and effectively."
"Nicholas's ability to remain calm under duress is one of his finest attributes, you never see him sweat."