New York, May 2, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Davis Polk today announced that Luke McDougall, a prominent leveraged finance practitioner, will join the firm as a partner in the London-based finance practice.
“We are thrilled to welcome Luke to Davis Polk,” said Neil Barr, Managing Partner of Davis Polk. “Continuing to invest in our platform in London, and in particular to grow the financial capabilities leveraged there, is a strategic priority for us. A high-caliber partner like Luke provides a significant addition to our team. He will be responsible for some of the most sophisticated and complex financial transactions and will be an invaluable asset to our banks, sponsors and direct lending customers. Probably. ”
Mr. McDougall's practice focuses on UK and cross-border leveraged finance, corporate finance and restructuring matters. He acts on behalf of arrangers, direct lenders, equity sponsors and corporate groups in relation to acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and portfolio acquisition financing, general corporate financing and leveraged group restructurings. .
Prior to joining Davis Polk, Mr. McDougall was a partner and co-head of the global finance practice at Paul Hastings. Mr. McDougall is widely recognized as one of London's top financial lawyers and is ranked in the banking and finance sector. chambers global, europe and ukand in acquisition finance. legal 500 ukwas also named London's 'Financial Lawyer of the Year' in 2020.
“Luke is highly regarded for being technically talented, highly collaborative and customer-focused. He is one of the leading leveraged finance practitioners in Europe,” Davis Polk said. said Jason Curwood, co-head of finance operations. “Welcoming him to our board is an exciting and important step in strengthening our finance team in London.”
Nick Benham, partner at Davis Polk Finance, said: “I have known Luke for many years. We are excited to partner with him.” Practice in London.
Mr McDougall said: “Davis Polk is an exceptional company with an elite finance team. I am delighted to join such a talented and collaborative group to help execute the firm's plans to grow its London finance business. It's very exciting to have the opportunity to do so.”
Mr. McDougall holds a bachelor's degree and a law degree. He is from the University of Sydney.
About Davis Polk.
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About Davis Polk's financial practice.
Davis Polk provides customized and innovative advice to both lenders and borrowers on the most important and complex financial transactions. We have been at the forefront of financial market developments for the past decade. Our broad, market-leading practice allows us to advise financial institutions, direct lenders and businesses to predict market trends and protect against emerging vulnerabilities. Our clients benefit from our deep legal experience and commercial savvy in transactions such as leveraged and investment grade acquisition finance, direct financing, bridge loans, structured finance, asset-based financing, project and infrastructure finance, DIP and exit finance. I believe in understanding. Our ability to build teams for both syndicated and direct lending solutions ensures maximum flexibility and optimal execution.
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