James A Florack
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Jim is co-head of Davis Polk’s Finance practice. He advises clients on transactions including leveraged and investment-grade lending, structured finance, high-yield debt offerings and other capital markets transactions. He has a particular focus on acquisition financings, whether led by financial sponsors or otherwise. He represents leading U.S. and international banks and corporations in transactions in both U.S. and international cross-border markets.
Jim is also called upon by clients in times of crisis or unique challenges – ranging from advising banks in the 2008 financial crisis to representing the U.S. Treasury Department in implementing financings under the 2020 CARES Act.
He also leads Davis Polk’s Latin America finance practice, representing banks and corporate clients.
Chambers Review
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Experienced practitioner James Florack remains a go-to 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 very well versed not only in Latin America but also in the US market," states a client. Another respondent points out: "He is very hands-on, very experienced and good at finding solutions to conflicting situations."
Experienced practitioner James Florack remains a go-to 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.
Experienced practitioner James Florack remains a go-to 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.
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Since spring 2022, the financial markets have faced increased volatility and uncertainty. These mar...
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Since spring 2022, the financial markets have faced increased volatility and uncertainty. These mar...
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | USA
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"James Florack is very well versed not only in Latin America but also in the US market."
"James Florack is very well versed not only in Latin America but also in the US market."
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