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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 - Massachusetts

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Byung Choi
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Byung Choi
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Senior Statespeople

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.

Michael Lee
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Michael Lee
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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.

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

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.

Daniel Coyne
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Daniel Coyne
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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.

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

Milap Patel
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Milap Patel
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Band 3

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.

Patricia Lynch
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Patricia Lynch
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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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Massachusetts

Banking & Finance

Byung Choi
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Byung Choi
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Senior Statespeople
Michael Lee
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Michael Lee
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Band 1
Daniel Coyne
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Daniel Coyne
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Band 2
Milap Patel
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Milap Patel
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Band 3
Patricia Lynch
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Patricia Lynch
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Band 3