Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
Contact number
+1 212 596 9000Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray LLP 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 LLP represented an ad hoc group of first lien lenders to Instant Brands Holdings in connection with their $390 million prepetition term loans, and the provision of a $132.5 million debtor-in-possession financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team works efficiently and meets even the most challenging deadlines."
"The group does a great job advocating for practical, market-based solutions to issues that arise."
"The team works efficiently and meets even the most challenging deadlines."
"The group does a great job advocating for practical, market-based solutions to issues that arise."
Notable Practitioners
Jay Kim's practice is characterized by his representation of private equity firms in complex debt finance transactions.
"Jay is a solid practitioner who is practical."
Stefanie Birkmann is known for her extensive work with private equity fund clients. She often provides advice on acquisition financing.
"Stephanie provides informed, intelligent and comprehensive guidance on the most complex matters."
"She's a fantastically current, commercial and responsive lawyer."
Alexander Zeltser receives high praise for his expertise in representing private equity funds and their portfolio companies in commercial financings.
"He's approachable, very responsive and technically strong."
Leonard Klingbaum is best known for his advice on distressed credit transactions. His work includes DIP financings and loan restructurings.
"He's knowledgeable and constructive in getting transactions done."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ropes & Gray LLP
New York