LAWYER PROFILE

James Vickers

Global 2026

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Banking & Finance (International Firms)

Brazil

3 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Latin America - International Counsel

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Practice Areas

James is counsel in Davis Polk’s highly regarded Latin American finance practice. He advises clients on transactions including structured finance, leveraged and investment-grade lending, project finance, high-yield debt offerings, restructurings, margin loans and equity and credit-linked products. He focuses on financings in the international cross-border markets, particularly in Latin America.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Vickers is a respected practitioner, well regarded by clients and peers for his solid involvement in banking and finance matters in the Brazilian market.

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Banking & Finance - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 5

Individual Editorial

São Paulo-based partner James Vickers can claim banking and finance experience, which includes supporting financial institutions and corporate borrowers with a broad range of transactions such as the granting of syndicated and bridge loans.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Vickers is our go-to partner. Incredibly well rounded and commercially minded, he is someone we trust 100%. He’s always available, highly accessible and inspires full confidence.
Banking & Finance (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
James Vickers is a constructive and pro-deal lawyer. It is a real pleasure to work with him.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

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