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Ropes & Gray LLP

Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Ropes & Gray has extensive experience representing corporate issuers, leading private equity firms and major investment banks in all aspects of capital markets financings. For more than a century, we have developed significant experience in all types of initial and follow-on offerings and in private placements. The breadth and depth of our attorneys’ knowledge allow us to effectively manage the capital markets process for our clients.

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

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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray LLP has a broad experience handling complex debt and equity matters. Clients range from private equity outfits and investment banks to corporates, including high-end companies operating in the healthcare, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm is particularly acknowledged for its expertise in equity transactions, including SPACs, and is often called upon to advise technology and life sciences companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray LLP acted as counsel for Novavax, Inc., in a private placement issuance and the establishment of an 'at-the-market offering' program in transactions aggregating $584.5 million.

Strengths

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  • The Ropes' team are commercial, strategic and put themselves in the shoes of the customer. The attorneys are well prepared, always available and proactive.

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  • The team provide a high level of accurate, timely and practical advice.

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  • The Ropes' team have strong knowledge of market practices and are zealous advocates to achieve the best terms possible for clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul D Tropp
    Paul D Tropp

    Paul D Tropp

    Paul Tropp is noted for his broad expertise in debt securities offerings, with an especially strong underwriter's practice. He is also highly regarded for his equity practice, with notable expertise in advising SPACs.

    • He is an incredible problem solver and a strong listener. He understands the nuance of issues.

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    • Paul is knowledgeable, will be on all the calls and gladly answer emails directly. He will identify issues or specific things which might require more attention.

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    • He is incredibly responsive and has the best knowledge of the space that we’ve encountered.

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    • Paul is a very seasoned lawyer with a great ability to manage complex processes. He is client-focused in the way he works.

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  • Faiza N Rahman
    Faiza N Rahman

    Faiza N Rahman

    Faiza Rahman adroitly supports issuer and underwriter clients in the full range of capital markets transactions, with notable skill in equity offerings.

    • She provides accurate, timely and practical advice.

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    • She is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Robert Haak
    Robert Haak

    Robert Haak

    Robert Haak is noted for his issuer-side high-yield bond work where he possesses particular expertise advising companies in the telecommunications and technology sectors.
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Ranked Individuals at Ropes & Gray LLP (3)

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    Paul D Tropp

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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    Faiza N Rahman

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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