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Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP

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.

To learn more about our banking practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/banking.aspx

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

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Banking & Finance - USA

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 on both domestic and cross-border transactions. Renowned for its expertise in 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.

Notable Practitioners

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Jay Kim
2
Jay Kim
2
Band 2
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
3
Stefanie Birkmann
3
Band 3
Stefanie Birkmann is known for her extensive work with private equity fund clients. She often provides advice on acquisition financing.

Stefanie provides informed, intelligent and comprehensive guidance on the most complex matters.

She's a fantastically current, commercial and responsive lawyer.

Alexander Zeltser
4
Alexander Zeltser
4
Band 4
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
5
Leonard Klingbaum
5
Band 5
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

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Banking & Finance

Jay Kim
2
Jay Kim
2
Band 2
Stefanie Birkmann
3
Stefanie Birkmann
3
Band 3
Alexander Zeltser
4
Alexander Zeltser
4
Band 4
Leonard Klingbaum
5
Leonard Klingbaum
5
Band 5