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Paul D Tropp

Global 2026

Ropes & Gray LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

USA

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Paul Tropp is a co-head of Ropes & Gray’s capital markets group in New York. He represents issuers and underwriters in a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including initial and follow-on public offerings; transactions involving convertible, high-yield and investment-grade bonds; debt tenders and consents; private placements; and selling-shareholder deals. In addition, Paul advises independent boards of directors and financial advisors.

Paul’s practice has a particular focus on specialty finance enterprises such as special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), business development companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs, as well as asset managers.

Consistently recognized as a leading lawyer by sources such as Chambers USA, Chambers Global, IFLR and The Legal 500, Paul headed the New York capital markets practice of a global law firm before joining Ropes & Gray in 2018.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States - USA

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paul Tropp is noted for his broad expertise in debt securities offerings, with an especially strong underwriter's practice. He is also highly regarded for his equity practice, with notable expertise in advising SPACs.

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Strengths

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He is an incredible problem solver and a strong listener. He understands the nuance of issues.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
Paul is knowledgeable, will be on all the calls and gladly answer emails directly. He will identify issues or specific things which might require more attention.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
He is incredibly responsive and has the best knowledge of the space that we’ve encountered.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide
Paul is a very seasoned lawyer with a great ability to manage complex processes. He is client-focused in the way he works.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Global Guide

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