
Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts
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A Destination M&A Practice
Recognized as leaders in the field, our M&A attorneys possess both extensive transactional experience and deep industry knowledge. We hold a strong track record of advising strategic investors on a wide variety of corporate transactions, creating and implementing innovative deal structures driven by industry trends and evolving market terms.
Our transaction teams include attorneys with various specialties, including tax, intellectual property, finance, antitrust, employee benefits, environmental, litigation, and government enforcement, which allow us to present an integrated service offering to resolve matters that span the full spectrum of transaction-related issues.
A Client-Centric Focus
Clients value a firm with the global resources—and steadfast commitment to cultivating relationships—to achieve their business goals. Ropes & Gray’s M&A attorneys navigate clients through some of the largest, most complex and demanding transactions around the world. We are consistently recognized for our excellence in client service and responsiveness, delivering the quick turnaround needed to keep pace with business demands.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/mergers--acquisitions.aspx
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Work Highlights
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Ropes & Gray advised Novo Nordisk in connection with its $5.2 billion acquisition of Akero Therapeutics.
Strengths
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They are very service- and client-oriented. They provide practical advice and help us make good decisions based on a risk assessment.
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Notable Practitioners
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Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners 
Julie H Jones
Julie Jones is considered one of the state's leading corporate lawyers, 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. Band 3 
Band 3 
Marko Zatylny
Marko Zatylny is experienced in advising industry players in high-value M&A. He works for a range of clients, most notably those in the life sciences, technology and energy sectors.
He's a real strategic advisor who will help make pragmatic and practical decisions. He makes the complicated things really simple, and is able to really cut through noise.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Emily Oldshue
Emily Oldshue is a talented up-and-comer with expertise in high-profile M&A transactions. She frequently represents both public and private companies in areas including pharmaceuticals and biotech.
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Marko Zatylny
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Julie H Jones
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Emily Oldshue
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Ropes & Gray LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 4 Global 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
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