A key port of call for corporate and financial sponsor-backed borrowers, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is particularly well-versed in syndicated credit and high-yield financing. Operating out of New York, James Florack is a strong choice for various domestic banks and is highly proficient in both leveraged and investment-grade lending, as well as high-yield debt offerings. Well-regarded in the technology, retail, and sports sectors, J.W. Perry’s broad caseload encompasses asset-based loans, bridge loans, and unitranche loans, he is also well-versed in liability management and restructuring. Jason Kyrwood is often engaged in investment-grade, private debt, and recapitalization transactions, while Hilary Dengel frequently handles restructuring, debtor-in-possession financing, and exit financing. Other key members of the team include Vanessa Jackson, who is informed in debt restructuring, working capital financing, and both secured and unsecured financing.
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Client satisfaction
Key clients
- Advent International
- Amer Sports
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals
- Atairos
- Auna
- Baldwin Risk Partners
- Bansk Group
- Bausch + Lomb
- BDT Capital Partners
- Bridgepoint
- Brookfield Capital Partners
- Brookfield Business Partners
Work highlights
Advised Digicel on a cross-border restructuring of approximately $3.8 billion of Digicel’s indebtedness.
Advised Owens Corning on a $3 billion financing to fund its acquisition of Masonite International Corporation.
Advised Big Lots on its $707.5 million DIP financing.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
James Florack
Jason Kyrwood
J.W Perry
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Vanessa Jackson
Practice head
James Florack; J.W Perry; Jason Kyrwood
Other key lawyers
Hilary Dengel; Vanessa Jackson