Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Based in New York, the team at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP counts major PE firms and large multinationals as clients, equipped to advise on the full spectrum of cross-border debt financing transactions, from structured finance to hybrid capital and lending in distressed contexts. Seasoned co-head James Florack advises household names across a variety of sectors on large-scale financing transactions, and J.W. Perry specializes in assisting sponsors through the entire LBO life cycle, handles exit financing, and helps companies negotiate myriad deal types, from syndicated to direct, unitranche to bridge and asset-based financings. Meyer Dworkin handles a vast selection of transactions for corporate borrowers across industries, including retail, technology, oil and gas and healthcare. Scott Herrig focuses on leveraged acquisition financing, debt restructurings and asset-based credit facilities, and Hilary Dengel is a key resource for sponsor clients in high-value acquisition financings. Nikolaus Caro advises family offices and private wealth funds as well as PE firms and companies, and Jack Orford handles an array of transactions, from LBOs to restructuring transactions and high-yield debt securities. Vanessa Jackson is also recommended.