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Ropes & Gray LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray houses substantial expertise in private equity transactions, including representing some of the largest firms and portfolio companies in significant investments, leveraged buyouts and debt financings. Features expertise across a wide array of industries, including technology and entertainment.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray acted for TPG in its acquisition of AT&T's remaining 70% stake in DirecTV.

Strengths

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  • They get their arms around issues and understand the practical impact when giving advice.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

  • They're one of the leading private equity practices in the country. They bring a hands-on approach to cutting-edge deals.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

  • We trust Ropes for every deal that we do because they are on top of every detail and because they provide sound business judgment on top of their legal counsel. They know when to spend less time on a matter and when a topic deserves extra scrutiny.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

  • Ropes has technical skill, market-savvy and a very deep bench. They have the experience and the maturity to tackle the most complex matters.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Brandon Howald
    Brandon Howald

    Brandon Howald

    Brandon Howald maintains a strong practice that incorporates expertise in private equity transactions. He routinely serves as counsel in deals in the technology, healthcare and consumer products spaces, among others.
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  • Jason Freedman
    Jason Freedman

    Jason Freedman

    Jason Freedman is noted for his adept handling of M&A, buyouts and other investments on behalf of private equity firms.

    • He is super thoughtful and he understands our business and what our deal teams are looking for.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • He's great and a very commercial lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
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  • Minh-Chau Le
    Minh-Chau Le

    Minh-Chau Le

    Minh-Chau Le is known for her work in complex deals for notable private equity firms and their portfolio companies. She frequently advises on acquisitions, add-ons and strategic investments across a range of sectors.

    • She's a superb, dedicated lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
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