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Ropes & Gray LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Ropes & Gray has been at the forefront of private equity deals practically since the invention of the leveraged buyout. Our commitment to both middle market and multibillion-dollar deals provides us with unique perspective in the private equity industry. Our clients get unsurpassed counsel throughout the lifecycle of their private equity transactions from one of the largest and most sophisticated private equity practices in the world. "They’re always two steps ahead of where we need to be. They help us plan how transactions are going to go. They seem to have the right experts at the ready. ...They have the best market information about the industry of any firm we work with.” -Private Equity Client, Chambers USA

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/private-equity.aspx

Chambers Review

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Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray offers strength in high-end private equity deals, including those that feature creative structures and cross-practice involvement in areas such as finance and compliance. It advises a roster of sponsor clients, calling upon support from the firm's global network to help manage complex cross-border deals. The group has a broad sector focus that includes deep expertise in the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ropes & Gray's buyout capabilities are complemented by an understanding of co-investment and minority investment deals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray represented Bain Capital in its £1.3 billion sale of Zellis Group to funds advised by Apax Partners.

Strengths

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  • The Ropes & Gray team always come to the table with depth and pace. From the outset, they are focused on identifying the points that matter and working to get the best result.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

  • Ropes & Gray provides a superb combination of hard work and excellent advice. The team are always available and we know we are in safe hands with them.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

  • The firm has a deep bench, a highly collaborative culture and excellent relationship management. The team are exceptionally responsive and focused on addressing client needs.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Elizabeth Todd
    Elizabeth Todd

    Elizabeth Todd

    Elizabeth Todd represents large companies and financial institutions in high-end private equity transactions. She is adept in both purchase and sale agreements and has experience of working on cross-border transactions.

    • Elizabeth is incredibly smart.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

    • Known for her exceptional technical skills, Elizabeth’s ability to deliver tailored, strategic solutions has made her a key adviser to many of the industry's most influential private equity houses.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

    • Elizabeth is an outstanding attorney. She is hard-working, consistent and reliable.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

    • Elizabeth is a good lawyer with a good reputation. She has an exciting future.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK
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Ranked Individuals at Ropes & Gray LLP (1)

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    Elizabeth Todd

    Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

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