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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 - Nationwide

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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Strengths

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  • They are exceptional and can handle deals of any size or complexity.

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  • The team at Davis Polk is very responsive and one of a handful of legal partners that we trust to fully and accurately represent our best interests.

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  • Davis Polk is a full-service firm with experts in every practice area that are available at short notice.

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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 an extremely intelligent, magnificent attorney.

      Private Credit respondentUSA

    • Jason has persistence and energy like nobody else in the market. He is a visionary and a strong leader.

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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 is the gold standard of private credit attorneys. He has deep market knowledge and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

      Private Credit respondentUSA

    • Nicholas is a top-notch legal adviser who provides an outstanding service while always driving towards the best and most realistic outcomes.

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    • Nicholas is responsive, experienced and practical. He is always in the weeds with me.

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