Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
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Representing commercial banks, bank holding companies, thrifts and other financial services firms globally, Ropes & Gray banking attorneys navigate clients through the complex array of unique regulatory and other legal requirements impacting their industry.
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Ropes & Gray’s finance team provides 21st-century technology and capabilities with personal client service. Our value enhancing services have earned us recognition as top-tier advisors in large cap and middle market financings.
To learn more about our finance practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/finance.aspx
Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray attracts a wide array of leading private equity clients and continues to be highly regarded for its expertise in leveraged finance work acting for borrowers in both domestic and cross-border transactions. Renowned for its expertise on the whole spectrum of financings including acquisition financings, private equity investments and whole business securitizations. Also noted for its strengths in mezzanine debt and direct lending matters. Maintains client relationships across a diverse range of sectors, with noteworthy activity in the technology, healthcare and consumer products spaces.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray assisted Genstar Capital with the financing for its acquisition of Procure Analytics, consisting of a USD250 million term loan, a USD50 million DDTL, and a USD15 million revolving credit facility.
Strengths
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"Ropes & Gray has a deep bench of seasoned lawyers."
"The team has an extremely thoughtful approach to complex situations."
"Ropes & Gray has a deep bench of seasoned lawyers."
"The team has an extremely thoughtful approach to complex situations."
Notable Practitioners
Jay Kim's practice is characterized by his representation of private equity firms in complex debt finance transactions.
Byung Choi is highly regarded for his financing expertise, regularly working with private equity firms in acquisition financing, credit facilities, and business spin-offs. He is active in the energy, healthcare and technology sectors.
"His thoughtfulness around the wider market is incredibly helpful."
Alexander Zeltser receives high praise for his expertise in representing private equity funds and their portfolio companies in commercial financings.
"Alex is highly technical and he goes above and beyond for his clients."
"Alexander is a thoughtful and solution-orientated lawyer."
Stefanie Birkmann is known for her extensive work with private equity fund clients. She often provides advice on acquisition financing.
"Stefanie is great to work with - she's commercial, very well thought of and she gets the deal done."
"She is an excellent lawyer."
Leonard Klingbaum is best known for his advice on distressed credit transactions. His work includes DIP financings and loan restructurings.
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