Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

With an established presence across Asia, Europe, and Latin America,  the New York-based practice at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is particularly well-versed in high-yield financing and syndicated credit. With  deep financing experience, Jason Kyrwood oversees the practice and is versed in large-cap syndicated loans and lending transactions. Kyrwood recently handled Squibb’s $33.5 billion financing surrounding its acquisition of Celgene and a $9.97bn financing for the acquisition of McAfee. Nicholas Palumbo is often engaged in asset-based credit facilities, secured and unsecured loans, as well as mezzanine financings, and his recent caseload encompasses Pye-Barker Fire & Safety’s $2.4bn credit refinancing. Vanessa Jackson is proficient in leveraged and investment-grade acquisition financings, unsecured financings, and debt restructuring, while other key team members include Meyer Dworkin, who is a key port of call for clients across the healthcare, entertainment, and technology sectors.