James A. Florack

James A. Florack


Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Recognized since 2006

New York, New York

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

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James A. Florack is co-head of Davis Polk's global finance practice and is regularly recognized in legal industry surveys as among the very best finance lawyers in the United States for both domestic and cross-border transactions. He advises clients on a wide range of transactions, including leveraged and investment-grade lending, structured finance and high-yield debt offerings. He represents both financial institutions, including most of the largest banks in the United States, and major corporations across numerous industries. He also leads the firm's Latin America finance practice.

Clients call upon Jim in times of crisis or unique challenges. For example, he represented major financial institutions during the 2008 financial crisis and represented both airlines and the U.S. Treasury Department in financings under the 2020 CARES Act. He is widely recognized for his leadership in the field and has recently advised on many of the largest and highest profile financings in the market.

Location
  • 450 Lexington Avenue
    New York, NY 10017
Education
  • Cornell University, A.B.
  • University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1988

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

New York, New York

1 The Best Lawyers in America® award

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Banking and Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, New York City (2024)
  • Banking and Finance Law, New York City (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
Special Focus:
  • Bond Finance
  • Finance
  • Hedge Funds
  • Leveraged Finance
Awards:
  • Who’s Who Legal – Banking: Finance, Thought Leaders Global Elite and Global Leader

  • IFLR1000 – Banking, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Market Leader

  • Legal 500 Latin America – Banking & Finance (International Firms)

  • Legal 500 U.S. – Commercial Lending

  • Chambers Latin America – Banking & Finance – International Counsel, Band 1

  • Chambers USA – Banking & Finance, New York, Band 1

  • Chambers Global – Banking & Finance, USA, Band 1

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