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Nicholas Benham

Nicholas Benham

Europe 2026

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket

UK

1 year ranked

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Nick is co-head of Davis Polk’s Europe practice and leads the firm’s finance practice in London. He advises on cross-border leveraged and investment-grade acquisition financings on behalf of private debt providers, banks, sponsors and corporate borrowers.

Nick has extensive experience advising on the financing of UK and international public company takeovers, and also advises in connection with financial restructurings for private debt funds and strategic debt investors.

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Chambers European Guide

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - UK

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Nicholas Benham leads Davis Polk's finance practice and is adept at advising on leveraged and investment-grade acquisition financings. He is able to act for clients across the space, from lenders to corporate borrowers and sponsors.

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Strengths

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  • He's a very sensible lawyer.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European Guide

  • Nick is a stellar performer who has an incredible legal brain, terrific commercial awareness and a fantastic ability to deal with difficult situations and counterparts.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European Guide

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