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Ropes & Gray LLP

Banking & Finance

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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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.

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

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Banking & Finance - Massachusetts

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray has a market-leading team handling matters for a diverse clientele which includes high end private equity firms and Fortune 500 companies. The firm has notable strength in high value financings, fielding particular strength in leveraged acquisitions and loan refinancing. It is increasingly active in direct lending transactions, acting for private credit funds on leveraged finance deals. The team often acts within the healthcare sector, as well as overseeing financings relating to pharmaceutical and insurance companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Grey represented Alero Group, an insurance brokerage platform, in connection with a $4.6 billion first and second lien term loan.

Strengths

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  • Whenever we seek their counsel on a matter it is resolved in a timely manner and to our satisfaction.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • The team is quick to provide relevant and accurate responses to complex and multi-layered legal questions.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • There is a high level of subject matter expertise within the team and an optimized team structure to support various levels of stakeholders.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Byung Choi
    Byung Choi

    Byung Choi

    Byung Choi is highly regarded for his financing expertise, regularly working with private equity firms on acquisition financing, credit facilities and business spin-offs. He is active in the energy, healthcare and technology sectors.

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  • Michael Lee
    Michael Lee

    Michael Lee

    Michael Lee is co-head of Ropes & Gray's finance group. He represents private equity groups in diverse and high value matters including acquisition financings and loan refinancings.

    • He is extremely knowledgeable. He is the most knowledge in the space but he is also really client-focused. He knows us, understands our business and makes it a point to stay in that loop.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Michael Lee is a top tier attorney. I go to Mike with our most complex legal situations and he consistently delivers high value outcomes.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • He is a trusted thought partner, commercial and very efficient with my time. He is able to develop clever solutions to challenges and reach terms with both sides.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Daniel Coyne
    Daniel Coyne

    Daniel Coyne

    Daniel Coyne is acknowledged for his ability to handle an array of financing matters, including syndicated financing and refinancing. He regularly assists public companies and the portfolio companies of private equity sponsors.

    • He is very responsive and provides us with a high service level.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Daniel Coyne is an expert with deep market knowledge. He is always available and a pleasure to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Milap Patel
    Milap Patel

    Milap Patel

    Milap Patel is acknowledged for his expertise in advising on significant financing matters. He regularly advises clients on high value lending matters, including credit facilities and debt exchanges.

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  • Patricia Lynch
    Patricia Lynch

    Patricia Lynch

    Patricia Lynch provides counsel on structured finance and fund financing transactions. She is particularly strong in complex securitization matters.

    • Patricia is a true expert at securitization and fund financing.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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