Global Guide 2026 : USA
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
More than 300 Ropes & Gray partners, counsel and associates focus on advising a global client base of asset management firms, including fund sponsors, investors, and investment advisers, on all aspects of their business. Our experience across the entire spectrum of private and registered fund structures and vehicles, investment strategies, asset types and industries allows us to identify significant commercial, regulatory and economic issues, understand emerging trends and craft innovative solutions that are unique to the concerns of clients throughout the industry and in jurisdictions around the world.
Our asset management practice brings together the experience of our three leading investment funds groups:
Derivatives & Commodities
Private Funds
Registered Funds
Regulatory Compliance for Private Funds
In addition, our asset management industry clients rely on Ropes & Gray for full-service, seamless, cross-border advice in areas such as taxation, ERISA, derivatives and commodities, securities litigation, government enforcement, investment and M&A transactions, labor and employment, special situations, and business restructuring.
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Ropes & Gray has an established team that is respected for its advice to institutional investors, including pension funds, funds of funds and foundations. The group represents clients investing in hedge and private equity funds targeting real estate, as well as the energy and infrastructure sectors.
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They have a detailed knowledge of the law and apply it pragmatically.
Ropes brings encyclopedic knowledge and expertise to negotiations. They are always willing to walk through questions and go the extra mile to assist clients and anticipate issues.
They have a deep bench of attorneys, allowing them to handle multiple engagements simultaneously. They also have an excellent understanding of the commercial elements of the transactions.
The lawyers are great advocates for their clients and are both thorough and commercial. We rely on them to understand what 'market' terms are and where we can push for more favorable treatment.
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Dan is a tax genius. He is incredibly smart and knows the issues inside and out.
He is an expert in what he does and has many years of experience which translates to us better understanding the market.
Daniel is an expert and brings mastery and sophistication to negotiations. He easily sees through issues and explains our position in ways that are clear and effective.
Isabel is the preeminent LP counsel and expert in the field.
She is a walking encyclopedia of deal terms.
An excellent and really knowledgeable lawyer. She is a tireless worker and commercially and solution oriented.
She has a real grasp of what is happening in the market and is a great sounding board.
Whenever I'm speaking with Adam, I know he's already read through all relevant documents and has thought critically through the issues. We know we're in good hands with Adam.
Adam is very commercial and really pushes deals through. He has a combined knowledge of both how funds operate and how deals work. He is a super lawyer.
Adam is excellent. He always thinks of the best solution to satisfy everyone's objectives. He is very meticulous on documentation, thoughtful and my go-to.
Adam is instrumental, knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile for our team.
Melissa is our go-to lawyer. She has significant experience and knows the key players.
Melissa's experience has seen all sides of the industry and she continues to evolve. She has a good sense of the market and is really insightful.
Melissa has a great depth of knowledge across a variety of topics. When a client is faced with a stressful problem, she's a calming force that provides pragmatic and commercial advice.
Christian Vareika routinely represents clients in a wide range of issues including GP-led recapitalizations, secondary transactions and co-investments.
Christian has a firm grasp on the complex nature of transactions. He has a great demeanor and articulates the issues well to the deal team and counterparties.
Christian leads us through difficult transactions and always conveys complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
Christian is an excellent lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, well-organized and knows how to manage very complex transactions. He is an up-and-coming superstar in the space.
Investment Funds: Investor Representation
Investment Funds: Investor Representation
Investment Funds: Investor Representation
Investment Funds: Investor Representation
Investment Funds: Investor Representation
Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
Daniel C. Kolb
View profile of Daniel C. KolbChristian Vareika
View profile of Christian VareikaAdam Dobson
View profile of Adam DobsonIsabel Dische
View profile of Isabel DischeMelissa Bender
View profile of Melissa BenderUSA 2026
Practice area: Investment Funds: Investor Representation
Location: USA - Nationwide
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