Ropes & Gray LLP, Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

About

Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP

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

Chambers Review

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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

Provided by Chambers

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