Davis Polk Picks Up White & Case’s Direct Lending Chief Palumbo

Nicholas Palumbo, the head of White & Case’s Americas private credit and direct lending practice, is joining Davis Polk & Wardwell.

He brings to Davis Polk his experience advising direct lenders, banks, corporate borrowers, financial sponsors and other debt investors on transactions such as senior stretch facilities and secured syndicated loans. His clients have included Golub Capital, Owl Rock Capital, Antares Capital and Deutsche Bank.

“With Nick on board, we further solidify our position as the leading firm for complex financings,” said Neil Barr, Davis Polk managing partner, in a statement.

Palumbo becomes the second lateral hire in recent weeks ...