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Ropes & Gray LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

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Recognized as a leader in the field, our M&A practice group possesses both extensive transaction experience and deep industry knowledge. For clients, that means unrivaled counsel on a full range of strategic transactions. Since 2013, Ropes & Gray has represented companies in M&A transactions with an aggregate value over $300 billion. Many deals involved cross-border and multijurisdictional issues.

To learn more about our M&A practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/mergers--acquisitions.aspx

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. 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.

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

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Illinois

What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray LLP acts for a range of private equity clients and their portfolio companies on significant transactional work, including notable midmarket deals. The team is skilled in multijurisdictional matters, with expertise in transactions arising in the technology, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors.
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  • They're exceptionally responsive and thoughtful partners.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

  • The Ropes & Gray team is exceptional and deep. There is consistent high performance across the deal teams we work with, fast response times and an unwavering commitment to getting a great outcome for their client.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Neill Jakobe
    Neill Jakobe

    Neill Jakobe

    Neill Jakobe acts on high value transactions in the private equity space. He advises on acquisitions and dispositions, among other deals.

    • Neil is the best. He's a great partner and advisor.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
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  • Matthew J Richards
    Matthew J Richards

    Matthew J Richards

    Matthew Richards has an impressive practice that includes advising on international deals. He is experienced in handling acquisitions and divestitures for private equity firms.

    • I have a lot of confidence in his judgment. He's very well calibrated with what's market, and has got very good judgment. He's also good at explaining it to me in an efficient and easy to understand manner.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
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  • Martin Q Ruhaak
    Martin Q Ruhaak

    Martin Q Ruhaak

    Martin Ruhaak is a well-known private equity lawyer who advises large, global firms, and their portfolio companies, in significant transactions.

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  • Timothy Castelli
    Timothy Castelli

    Timothy Castelli

    Timothy Castelli assists significant players in the private equity market with a range of transactions. His broad industry expertise includes experience in technology and pharmaceuticals.

    • He's a great partner and is always available.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
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