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Ropes & Gray LLP

Hedge Funds

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Ropes & Gray LLP

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Hedge Funds - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The Ropes & Gray team draws upon experience working with both promising startups and the largest domestic and global hedge fund entities, as well as offering familiarity with the domains of commodities and derivatives. The team is well versed in a plethora of transactional concerns, such as acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures and cross-border investments. It is noted for its offering in the credit funds space and related experience in direct lending.

Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray is representing hedge fund manager ValueAct in connection with the launch of several new private funds.

Strengths

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  • The team at Ropes & Gray is responsive and provides us with advice at the cutting edge of the market.

    Hedge Funds respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Laurel FitzPatrick
    Band 1Laurel FitzPatrick

    Laurel FitzPatrick

    Laurel FitzPatrick is highly respected for her profound expertise in the raising and operation of hedge funds.
  • Band 1Sarah Davidoff
    Band 1Sarah Davidoff

    Sarah Davidoff

    Sarah Davidoff is well placed to advise both domestic and international asset managers on hedge fund launches and operation.
    • Sarah is excellent in this space.

      Hedge Funds respondentUSA
  • Band 3Leigh Fraser
    Band 3Leigh Fraser

    Leigh Fraser

    Leigh Fraser brings her securities regulatory expertise to bear in the hedge funds space. She balances the ability to provide ongoing compliance advice with expertise in launching funds that employ various structures and strategies.
    • Leigh is smart and stays calm under pressure. She is proactive and responsive.

      Hedge Funds respondentUSA
  • Band 3Melissa Bender
    Band 3Melissa Bender

    Melissa Bender

    Melissa Bender's practice involves advising hedge fund managers on multiple issues including cryptocurrency matters, hybrid structures and formations.

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