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Ropes & Gray LLP

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : New York


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 - New York

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP is experienced in representing private equity clients on complex tax issues and advises across the full range of federal taxation matters, including those relating to fund organization. The firm also works with corporate entities on a range of tax restructuring, transactional, financing and joint venture matters.

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

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

    Tax 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 respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3James Brown
    Band 3James Brown

    James Brown

    James Brown is noted in the market for his deep experience in the investment fund space and is routinely called upon for his advice on the tax structuring of funds. He offers further expertise in tax issues concerning transactions such as M&A.
    • James is an excellent lawyer.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 4Christopher Roman
    Band 4Christopher Roman

    Christopher Roman

    Christopher Roman focuses his practice on advising sponsors and investors on a variety of tax issues. He has notable expertise in matters concerning REITs.
    • He is one of the best tax practitioners within the real estate industry and associated sectors.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • He is an exceptional practitioner and is always incredibly responsive and proactive in identifying issues.

      Tax respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Ropes & Gray LLP (2)

New York

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