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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Rankings

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FinTech Legal - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray is strong on FinTech corporate transactional matters. The firm advises on significant SPAC transactions and other equity capital markets matters. Its lawyers also help clients to comply with regulation concerning crypto investments.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray represented the capital markets advisers to Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, a special purpose acquisition company, in a business combination between Thunder Bridge and cryptocurrency trading service, Coincheck.

Strengths

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  • Ropes & Gray's commercial awareness is extremely good. They are always aware of what's coming next in the industry.

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  • Ropes & Gray has very strong knowledge of the business developments in the blockchain sphere and comprehensive legal expertise on the matter.

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  • Ropes & Gray’s attorneys roll up their sleeves and provide the support we need with both speed and precision.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Melissa Bender
    Melissa Bender

    Melissa Bender

    Melissa Bender is a partner in Ropes & Gray's asset management group and co-head of the private funds practice. Bender has a strong funds practice advising hedge fund managers on blockchain and digital assets, hybrid structures and formations. Clients especially appreciate Bender's commercial awareness.

    • Melissa combines deep technical knowledge of cryptocurrency with a highly commercial mindset. She is pragmatic and always delivers thoughtful, actionable advice in even the most complex situations.

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    • Melissa Bender is exceedingly knowledgeable. She can work with different clients and teams; from start-ups and small companies, to large companies and international clients.

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    • Melinda is very expert and has a wide business network.

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Ranked Individuals at Ropes & Gray LLP (2)

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    Melissa Bender

    FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

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    Melissa Bender

    FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing

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