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Ropes & Gray LLP

Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Recognized as a leader in the field, our M&A practice group possesses both extensive transaction experience and deep industry knowledge. For clients, that means unrivaled counsel on a full range of strategic transactions. Since 2013, Ropes & Gray has represented companies in M&A transactions with an aggregate value over $300 billion. Many deals involved cross-border and multijurisdictional issues.

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


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Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border) - USA

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray provides an integrated international offering with a strong global focus on financial services, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. The firm's US offices act as its primary driving force for international work, with Boston and New York frequently leading cross-border work, typically coordinating global transactions for major private equity funds and corporations. Key areas of geographic strength include Asian markets, and Ropes & Gray is often considered a popular choice by US and Asian clients for investments from the USA into China and Japan, where the firm can also offer locally based US law-qualified experts.In the international M&A space, the firm typically represents clients in the private equity sector, assisting an impressive range of US-headquartered funds clients in investments and acquisitions worldwide. The firm regularly advises across the Atlantic, with the US practice and high-end London team demonstrating joined-up expertise in transatlantic M&A and private equity buyouts. The US partners also frequently act as lead counsel in conjunction with the firm's well-established China and Japan groups, providing global advice on outbound and inbound mandates for US and foreign investors.
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Strengths

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  • The team demonstrates an impressive understanding of complex national security considerations and provides insightful, strategic guidance that anticipates potential issues before they arise.

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  • Ropes & Gray excel in managing intricate regulatory processes and it effectively communicate with both clients and government agencies, ensuring a smooth and efficient review process.

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  • The team at Ropes & Gray comprises highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in foreign investment review and national security matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Julie H Jones
    Julie H Jones

    Julie H Jones

    Julie Jones is considered a leading corporate lawyer, with an enviable track record in sophisticated transactional matters on behalf of corporate clients and private equity investors. She currently serves as the firm's chair.
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Ranked Individuals at Ropes & Gray LLP (1)

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    Julie H Jones

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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