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Ropes & Gray LLP

Tax: Corporate & Finance

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP

The core of the tax practice at Ropes & Gray consists of domestic and cross-border tax planning. Our clients include public and private companies, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, public and private mutual funds, hedge funds, and other unregistered pooled vehicles, including sovereign wealth funds, fund sponsors and advisors, institutional investors, and other institutions with a significant capital market presence, such as domestic and foreign tax-exempt entities and a number of family offices.

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

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Tax: Corporate & Finance - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP fields a respected transactional tax group that attracts a broad domestic and international client base. The firm maintains its strong profile for private equity work, while also advising public companies on transactions such as M&A and joint ventures. It offers recognized expertise in the investment funds space, regularly advising on the tax aspects of fund formations. The expertise also spans tax issues pertaining to investment structures and international financial products. The firm has a recognized capacity to advise tax-exempt organizations including hospitals, universities and private foundations.

Notable practitioners

Boston-based Elaine Murphy is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray LLP advised TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners on tax matters in connection with the closing of a $3 billion credit-focused continuation vehicle.

Strengths

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  • The team's tax advice is strong and grounded in significant experience in the field.

    Tax: Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

  • Ropes is my favourite team to work with. When we have issues, the group will see where we are coming from and understand the business considerations.

    Tax: Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

  • The group has great experience and is always able to think outside the box.

    Tax: Corporate & Finance respondentUSA

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