Private Equity: Buyouts
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Ropes & Gray LLP fields a highly impressive private equity team delivering high-quality counsel to a diverse range of clients, including multinational financial institutions, investment firms, asset management bodies and global funds. It offers expert assistance on complex transactions from the initial to the closing stages. The firm is known for its prowess both in the midmarket and on large-cap deals, as well as offering additional strengths in fund formation and corporate governance matters.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray LLP advised a consortium comprised of Advent International and Warburg Pincus in the $4.5 billion purchase of Baxter International's BioPharma Solutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ropes & Gray has an exceptionally smart and experienced bench."
"Ropes & Gray has an exceptionally smart and experienced bench."
Notable Practitioners
Julie Jones has a longstanding reputation for excellence in transactional matters, having advised an array of corporate clients, private equity firms and other investors in large-cap and midmarket deals work across her distinguished career. She currently serves as the firm's chair.
William Shields has attained a sterling reputation for his private equity practice, frequently acting for an array of high-end and midmarket investment firms on buyouts, minority investments and exits. He also advises on portfolio company matters.
"William is a true leader in the field."
Kendrick Chow has a broad transactional practice which includes significant strength in private equity buyouts, divestitures and wider transactional matters. He also advises corporate clients on strategic M&A deals.
Christian Westra is recognised for impressive work advising clients in private equity transactions. He regularly advises on high-value M&A, dispositions and LBOs.
"Christian is very responsive and doesn't shy away from complexity in the toughest jurisdictions."
Taylor Hart offers robust strengths in private equity legal matters, with clients turning to him for his strong abilities in investment and divestment transactions. He also advises portfolio companies and public businesses on strategic M&A and corporate governance issues.
Ranked Lawyers at
Ropes & Gray LLP
Massachusetts