Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP‘s New York-based private credit & direct lending department handles a considerable breadth of private credit transactions, and has included among its portfolio of mandates various recapitalizations, bridge, mezzanine and hybrid facilities. Nicholas Palumbo is turned to by funds, investors and lenders for first and second lien, unitranche, asset-based loans and other financing, and co-heads the practice with Jason Kyrwood, who frequently operates in cross-border financing, often with multijurisdictional components. Meyer Dworkin is experienced in special situation, asset-based lending and unitranche facilities, while Robert Morrison, who joined the team in August 2025, is experienced in stretch and bridge facilities. Kenneth Steinberg advises clients on a number of restructurings and debtor-in-possession transactions. Zachary Frimet is highly sought after for his background in multilien, recapitalization and unitranche facilities. Ruben Henriquez was promoted to partner in July 2025, and is experienced in stretch and revolving credit facility transactions, along with Vanessa Jackson. Sanders Witkow is well-placed to advise direct lenders on senior stretch and asset-based loans, and operates closely with David Kennedy . Matthew J. Wiener is also key to note.