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Ropes & Gray LLP

Private Equity: Secondaries

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Rankings

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Private Equity: Secondaries - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray makes regular appearances in the secondary market's most sophisticated and prominent transactions, most often on behalf of buy-side investors. The firm offers an international pool of experts in the USA, Europe and Asia, who have an excellent track record in advising on portfolio sales, fund recapitalizations, preferred equity deals and wider transactional work.

Strengths

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  • The team consistently demonstrates the ability to navigate highly nuanced legal analyses, while maintaining a clear focus on commercial outcomes.

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  • They are detailed-oriented, and very informed on what's market and commercial. They always have their clients' best interests at heart.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Isabel Dische
    Band 1Isabel Dische

    Isabel Dische

    Isabel Dische is widely seen as a preeminent adviser within the secondaries market. She regularly advises foremost clients on highly complex transactions.

    • Isabel is a standout secondaries partner. She is highly sophisticated and consistently commercial in her advice.

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    • Isabel is hands-down one of the smartest lawyers I have come across over my entire career. She is exceptional. I trust her work and advice implicitly.

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    • Isabel is incredibly knowledgeable and a fierce advocate.

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    • Isabel is a driving force in our field. She always strives for excellence.

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  • Band 2Adam Dobson
    Band 2Adam Dobson

    Adam Dobson

    Adam Dobson is a talented and experienced practitioner who advises clients on complex transactions. He regularly assists clients in cross-border matters.

    • Adam is highly intelligent, unflappable and always available. He is commercial and pragmatic.

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    • Adam has grown to be an excellent lawyer and a subject matter expert.

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    • Adam is calm, level-headed and provides excellent client service.

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  • Band 3Daniel C. Kolb
    Band 3Daniel C. Kolb

    Daniel C. Kolb

    Daniel Kolb advises clients on sophisticated matters in the secondaries space. Clients also benefit from his tax expertise.

    • Daniel is able to articulate his points succinctly and convincingly. He is exceptional at what he does.

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