Finance

Ropes & Gray has completed thousands of financing transactions, totaling hundreds of billions of dollars, on behalf of borrowers, lenders, investment funds, private equity firms, securitization issuers and other clients.

Overview

Ropes & Gray’s finance practice delivers market-leading solutions across the full spectrum of large-cap, middle-market, and public and private company financing matters. Our extensive experience, deep market knowledge and strong relationships in the financing community enable us to provide best-in-class counseling and innovative, efficient and bespoke solutions designed to achieve clients’ strategic objectives.

Comprising more than 100 finance attorneys in the United States and Europe, our team is recognized for its exceptional commercial judgment and its ability to craft solutions that get deals done. We have unsurpassed experience spanning all key financing segments and structures, including:

  • Broadly syndicated loans
  • High-yield bonds
  • Direct lending deals
  • Recurring-revenue facilities
  • Asset-based loans
  • Second lien and mezzanine financings
  • Whole-business securitizations, royalty financings and other ABS transactions
  • NAV and other fund financing facilities
  • Preferred equity financings and holdco financings
  • Convertible debt instruments

The breadth of our experience and capabilities has made us the go-to team for sophisticated clients that demand market-best terms, maximum capital flexibility and superior execution.

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A phenomenal firm. This team is made up of thoughtful and responsive attorneys, who do a good job of taking a holistic approach in complex matters.
Client, Chambers USA