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Ropes & Gray LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Ropes & Gray LLP

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Banking & Finance - Illinois

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP has garnered recognition for its representation of borrower clients on a range of financing transactions such as acquisition finance, refinancings and recapitalizations. The firm demonstrates expertise in healthcare and technology-related financings and its clients include high profile investment managers.

Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray LLP represented Amsted Industries in connection with the refinancing of its USD1.4 billion credit facility.

Strengths

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  • Ropes and Gray has a deep understanding of the various legal disciplines, strong knowledge of market norms and the ability to think of the legal implications on a business' operations.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Ropes & Gray does a great job with respect to client service and gives guidance that is tailored, personal and creative.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Ropes & Gray's scale and international presence means the law firm is a one-stop shop.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Ropes & Gray have a very good understanding of market leading terms for different size transactions. They provide strong guidance on where to push back, what is important and what we can accept to get a deal done.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Gregory Bauer
    Band 4Gregory Bauer

    Gregory Bauer

    Gregory Bauer is known for his representation of private equity groups in acquisition financings and term loans.

    • Greg is very good at negotiations with opposing counsel.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Greg Bauer understands our key points. He has a great ability to apply legal elements in various business environments.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 5Nichole Lopez-Tackett
    Band 5Nichole Lopez-Tackett

    Nichole Lopez-Tackett

    Nichole Lopez-Tackett is respected for her legal representation of borrower clients on a range of financing transactions such as acquisition finance, refinancings and recapitalizations. Her clients include high profile financial institutions.

    • Nichole is smart, capable, hardworking, responsive and efficient.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Nichole is great. She's always there when we need and she helps us get a clear answer.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Nichole is a phenomenal lawyer and partner. She is very responsive and adept at managing complex processes.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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