Banking & Finance (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Contact number
+55 11 4871 8400Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell is an established law firm with a strong presence in the Brazilian banking and finance area. Highly admired by the market for its distinguished activity representing clients in high-complexity acquisition and trade finance mandates. Particularly lauded for its effective advice on big-ticket restructuring proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Polk has consistently helped with the structuring of transactions, offering suggestions to help solve commercial issues."
"The work provided by their team has been of high quality and we have repeatedly chosen Davis Polk to work on transactions."
"Davis Polk's legal support was always provided in a very timely manner."
"They have a good practice and a good team. I see them often in big cases."
"Davis Polk has consistently helped with the structuring of transactions, offering suggestions to help solve commercial issues."
"The work provided by their team has been of high quality and we have repeatedly chosen Davis Polk to work on transactions."
"Davis Polk's legal support was always provided in a very timely manner."
"They have a good practice and a good team. I see them often in big cases."
Notable Practitioners
Manuel Garciadiaz is held in high esteem by the market for his solid track record advising important clients in Brazil. He is particularly admired for his strong practice dealing with complex matters, including sophisticated restructuring proceedings.
"Manuel Garciadiaz is exceptional for highly complex and important matters."
"He delivers quality work."
James Vickers joins the rankings after being praised by clients and peers for his solid involvement in matters of banking and finance.
"James is an active lawyer who does project financing and acquisition finance. He handles many oil and gas cases."
"He is a good lawyer and negotiator."
"James is good technically and has been in the market for a long time."
Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Brazil