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Ropes & Gray LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray LLP fields a highly impressive private equity team delivering high-quality counsel to a diverse range of clients, including multinational financial institutions, investment firms, asset management bodies and global funds. It offers expert assistance on complex transactions from the initial to the closing stages. The firm is known for its prowess both in the midmarket and on large-cap deals, as well as offering additional strengths in fund formation and corporate governance matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray LLP represented Gridiron Capital, and its portfolio company Leaf Home, in the add-on acquisition of Erie Home.

Strengths

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  • They have strong market knowledge and an understanding of context to find creative solutions.

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  • Ropes & Gray has built a long-standing, trusted relationship with our firm, demonstrating a deep understanding of how we operate. We view them as true trusted advisors who consistently provide practical, business‑oriented guidance.

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  • They have a strong focus on client services and are incredibly responsive. They can be thought partners to us in unique structuring conversations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Julie H Jones
    Julie H Jones

    Julie H Jones

    Julie Jones has a longstanding reputation for excellence in transactional matters, having advised an array of corporate clients, private equity firms and other investors in large-cap and midmarket deals work across her distinguished career. She currently serves as the firm's chair.
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  • William M Shields
    William M Shields

    William M Shields

    William Shields has attained a sterling reputation for his private equity practice, frequently acting for an array of high-end and midmarket investment firms on buyouts, minority investments and exits. He also advises on portfolio company matters.

    • Will is extremely experienced and very smart.

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  • Christian J Westra
    Christian J Westra

    Christian J Westra

    Christian Westra is recognised for impressive work advising clients in private equity transactions. He regularly advises on high-value M&A, dispositions and LBOs.

    • He consistently manages projects with a calm, structured approach, ensuring efficiency and clarity throughout. His combination of technical excellence, sound judgment, and collaborative style distinguishes him from peers at other firms, and makes working with him both productive and enjoyable.

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  • Kendrick Chow
    Kendrick Chow

    Kendrick Chow

    Kendrick Chow has a broad transactional practice which includes significant strength in private equity buyouts, divestitures and wider transactional matters. He also advises corporate clients on strategic M&A deals.

    • He's incredibly knowledgeable, well-liked by everyone, and has a very reasonable, level-headed approach.

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  • Taylor J Hart
    Taylor J Hart

    Taylor J Hart

    Taylor Hart offers robust strengths in private equity legal matters, with clients turning to him for his strong abilities in investment and divestment transactions. He also advises portfolio companies and public businesses on strategic M&A and corporate governance issues.
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  • Adam M. Leamon
    Adam M. Leamon

    Adam M. Leamon

    Adam Leamon stands out for his high quality private equity offering. He advises high profile sponsors, and their portfolio companies, on a range of matters.

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