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Nicholas A Palumbo

Nicholas A Palumbo

USA 2026

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Credit

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

Banking & Finance

New York

5 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Nick is a member of Davis Polk’s Finance practice. He has extensive experience in structuring and negotiating direct lending and private credit transactions, including senior stretch and unitranche facilities, secured and unsecured syndicated loans, second-lien and recurring revenue transactions, asset-based credit facilities, subscription line credit facilities, subordinated loans and mezzanine financings.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Credit - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

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Banking & Finance - New York

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Nicholas Palumbo has considerable experience of providing counsel on direct lending and private credit transactions. His work has included handling second-lien and recurring revenue transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

    Private CreditChambers Guide to the USA

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

    Private CreditChambers Guide to the USA

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

    Private CreditChambers Guide to the USA

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