James A. Florack
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Recognized since 2006
New York, New York
Banking and Finance Law
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.
- 450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
- Cornell University, A.B.
- University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1988
1 The Best Lawyers in America® award
1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award
- Banking and Finance Law, New York City (2024)
- Banking and Finance Law, New York City (2020)
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bond Finance
- Finance
- Hedge Funds
- Leveraged Finance
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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