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Banking & Finance

Latin America - International Counsel

3 Years Ranked

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Band 1

Banking & Finance

USA

21 Years Ranked

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Banking & Finance

USA

12 Years Ranked

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Provided by James A Florack

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Jim is co-head of Davis Polk’s Finance practice and is regularly recognized in legal industry surveys as among the very best finance lawyers in the United States for both domestic and cross-border transactions. He advises clients on a wide range of transactions, including leveraged and investment-grade lending, structured finance and high-yield debt offerings. He represents both financial institutions, including most of the largest banks in the United States, and major corporations across numerous industries. He also leads our Latin America finance practice.

Clients call upon Jim in times of crisis or unique challenges. For example, he represented major financial institutions during the 2008 financial crisis and represented both airlines and the U.S. Treasury Department in financings under the 2020 CARES Act. He is widely recognized for his leadership in the field and has recently advised on many of the largest and highest profile financings in the market.

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Global Practice Guide
James A. Florack
Meyer C. Dworkin
Vanessa L. Jackson
Scott M. Herrig
Zachary R. Frimet
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James A. Florack, Meyer C. Dworkin, Vanessa L. Jackson, Scott M. Herrig, Zachary R. Frimet
Article • Sep 2024

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